Esquire is seeking a Temporary Engagement Editor, reporting directly to the Senior Digital Director. Responsibilities include creating compelling content that runs on all of Esquire’s social platforms, plus coverage of news, culture, and zeitgeisty topics that can run on socials, digital, print, etc. Additionally, the Engagement Editor will contribute to the commerce department, covering trending viral moments. The ideal candidate has an interest in shooting social-first video content and a knack for creating voicey posts that help drive loyalty, traffic, subscription, affiliate revenues, and engagement. Essential skills for this position include creativity, agility, and attention to detail–as well as a deep knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Facebook, and X trends.
• Create content for Esquire’s social platforms
• Write newsy pieces for socials, digital, and print
• Write trending commerce content for the site
• You have 3+ years of related experience, preferably working for a magazine or digital media brand.
• You have a strong understanding of and interest in Facebook , Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok, and keep up-to-date on the platforms' latest trends, tools and features.
• You have a special knack for optimizing content for all social platforms, especially when it comes to crafting clicky headlines and keeping video viewers hooked.
• You are organized and thrive working in a fast-paced environment.
• You are flexible and comfortable taking feedback.
• You have strong interpersonal skills and a positive, professional attitude.
• You are enthusiastic about brand strategy and growth.
As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.
Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.
