The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. NYT Cooking is looking for a Social Media Editor with strong writing skills, sharp strategic instincts, an eye for visuals and a love of food to join our interdisciplinary, fast-growing team. You will be the day-to-day voice of NYT Cooking across our most visible social platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and more. You will own the daily execution of our social strategy, building and publishing a high volume of engaging feed posts, Reels and TikToks. You will pair food photography and video with sharp, compelling copy that inspires people to cook and ultimately drives audiences to the NYT Cooking app, website, newsletter and other properties. This is an in-office position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. Responsibilities: Build, schedule and publish a high volume of daily content, including 6-10 Instagram feed posts and 3-5 short-form videos (Reels, TikToks). Write sharp, engaging captions and on-screen text. Workshop headlines and copy with senior editors to ensure everything published reflects the smart, accessible and entertaining voice of NYT Cooking. Select, crop, and optimize food photography for social feeds. Add text, graphics and layout elements to posts using design platforms like Figma. Optimize videos for social publication by adding text, closed captions and music/audio. Be an expert on the competitive landscape: Keep a constant pulse on culture, trends and em
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