Fairchild Media Group: Social Media Editor

Fairchild Media Group: Social Media Editor

Fairchild Media Group is looking for a sharp, creative Social Media Editor to help power the daily social presence of our iconic brands—WWD, Footwear News, Beauty Inc, and Sourcing Journal — with a primary focus on WWD.

This role sits at the intersection of journalism, visual storytelling, and real-time culture. You’ll play a key role in translating breaking news, original reporting, and standout visuals into engaging, platform-native content that resonates across social. Working closely with the Social Media Director, you’ll help drive daily publishing, shape and package content, and ensure timely, engaging content that reflect each brand’s distinct voice.

This is a fast-paced, highly collaborative role ideal for someone with strong editorial instincts, excellent writing skills, and a deep understanding of how social platforms actually work.

FMG values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily social publishing across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn and emerging platforms
• Help manage social calendars across multiple brands to ensure consistent, timely posting
• Package and publish editorial content for social, tailoring tone, format, and presentation by platform and brand
• Write clear, compelling, on-brand captions and headlines
• Assist with real-time coverage of breaking news, fashion shows, industry events, and major editorial moments
• Collaborate with editorial, video, and art teams to develop social-first content
• Perform light video editing for social (Reels, TikTok), including trimming clips, adding text, and basic formatting
• Create or adapt simple visual assets using templates and established brand guidelines
• Monitor social trends and surface timely opportunities for engagement
• Track performance and share insights to help optimize content
• Support community engagement and audience interaction as needed

What You Bring

• At least 2–4 years of experience in social media, ideally in editorial, media, or fashion/beauty
• Strong writing and editing skills with a keen eye for tone, clarity, and detail
• Solid understanding of social media best practices and platform nuances
• Basic video editing experience (CapCut or similar tools)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or similar tools
• A strong interest in fashion, beauty, retail, and business news
• Exceptional organization skills and the ability to juggle multiple brands and priorities
• A collaborative mindset, adaptability, and a desire to keep learning

Additional Details

• Flexibility to work occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends for breaking news and events

What This Role Looks Like

This is a hands-on execution role focused on bringing social strategy to life across Fairchild Media Group’s brands. You’ll work closely with the Social Media Director, take real ownership of daily publishing, and build toward greater responsibility over time — especially in shaping how WWD shows up on social.

A good faith estimate of the salary range is $67,000 - $75,000 upon hire. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

PMC's comprehensive benefits package is thoughtfully designed to support every aspect of your life, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally. We offer PMC-Paid Healthcare with no employee paycheck contributions on medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. PMC also offers Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), an Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an Employer match. Employees are also eligible to take advantage of company discounts and perks including Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Mortgage discounts, and a variety of other savings on wellness, lifestyle, and financial essentials. As part of PMC's dedication to consistently meeting employees’ needs, we have launched a new Flexible Vacation Policy.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.

About Fairchild Media Group: 

FMG, publisher of WWD, Beauty Inc. Footwear News, and Sourcing Journal is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, footwear, and beauty industries. We provide a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, tech leaders, consumers, and trend-makers.

About WWD:

WWD is the leading business authority for the fashion, retail, and beauty industries. WWD provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends to a dedicated readership of retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, consumers, and trend-makers.

About Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 500 million people.

Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching audiences across all screens. PMC’s journalists and creators deliver the most comprehensive, ambitious, and courageous daily news coverage in their respective industries.

Our Portfolio

• Iconic Editorial Brands (PMX):Variety, Rolling Stone, The Verge, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Eater, Sportico, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, VIBE, IndieWire, SB Nation, ARTFORUM, POPSUGAR, Gold Derby, BEAUTY INC, Art in America, Punch, The Dodo, and more. 

• Cultural & Live Events: The Golden Globes, SXSW, Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), Dick Clark's New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, SXSW London, American Music Awards (AMAs), and Latin Music Week.

• Data & Analytics:Luminate, the premier music and entertainment data and analytics company.

Global Footprint

PMC and its subsidiaries are co-headquartered in New York and Los Angeles, with additional offices spanning 14 countries worldwide.

Want to learn more? Visit www.PMC.com to explore our complete portfolio.