Social Media Editor (contract)

Morning Brew Inc. is seeking a Social Media Editor (contract) for its new tech vertical, Tech Brew. This role involves creating engaging social editorial content, primarily for Instagram, overseeing the daily content calendar, and pitching visual stories aligned with Tech Brew's brand. The editor will conduct research, write social copy, and collaborate with design to build an engaged tech-oriented audience and bring the Tech Brew social voice to life.

Must Have

• Building Tech Brew's social presence across all relevant social platforms, ensuring coverage of trending news and live events; ideating and executing innovative social content
• Pitching story ideas and identifying graphic opportunities
• Conducting research and crafting social editorial copy around the world of business and tech
• Creating charts, headline photos, and other graphics using a library of templates provided
• Collaborating with our in-house design team to craft and execute high-level visual storytelling formats
• Editing, shaping and elevating headlines, copy and visual assets to be social-first content
• Blending your editorial judgement with data to find what best fits our targeted audience
• Tracking success through account growth, engagement rates, community building and other metrics
• Overseeing community management; engaging with the audience in the comment section and DMs
• 2+ years of experience in social media or digital journalism
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and social editorial strategy
• Track record of overseeing Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram accounts for media outlets
• Strong editorial judgment; comfortable with testing and adapting strategies to optimize for social-first content
• Strong writing skills, with ability to condense topics into engaging and quickbite copy

Good to Have

• Interest in submerging themselves in the world of tech news
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and/or Figma

Perks & Benefits

• Adjustable standing desk or cozy corner and free coffee and snacks at NYC office
• 401(k) employer match
• Premium health, vision, and dental plans
• Mental health benefits
• Care concierge, plus free access to One Medical and the Calm app
• Generous paid parental leave and fertility coverage for eligible employees
• Employee Resource Groups: Black Coffee, LGBTQ Brew, AAPI Brew, Cafe Con Leche, and Grounded
• Gym and workout class reimbursements
• Annual learning credit

At Morning Brew Inc., we mix what you need to know with our unique brand of wit to attract, and build real relationships with, the next generation of business leaders. We speak to them like people, ensuring they get the context and insight needed to make decisions every day. Loyalty and trust are our most valuable currencies.

Whether scrolling, reading, watching, or listening, our audience trusts us for credible, entertaining business content that makes an impact on their personal and professional lives.

The Morning Brew team is clever, creative, and growing fast. Want in? Read on.

OVERVIEW

Morning Brew Inc. is looking for a great writer and visual storyteller who can consistently create engaging social editorial content for Morning Brew’s new tech vertical, Tech Brew.

The role would require the social media editor to oversee the day-to-day content calendar of Tech Brew, with a primary focus on Instagram. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of in-depth research and script writing skills, the ability to pitch engaging and visual stories that fit Tech Brew’s brand identity and voice.

Working alongside the team lead, the social media editor will play a crucial role in bringing the Tech Brew social voice to life and building an engaged tech-oriented audience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Building Tech Brew's social presence across all relevant social platforms, ensuring coverage of trending news and live events; ideating and executing innovative social content.
• Pitching story ideas and identifying graphic opportunities
• Conducting research and crafting social editorial copy around the world of business and tech
• Creating charts, headline photos, and other graphics using a library of templates provided
• Collaborating with our in-house design team to craft and execute high-level visual storytelling formats
• Editing, shaping and elevating headlines, copy and visual assets to be social-first content
• Blending your editorial judgement with data to find what best fits our targeted audience
• Tracking success through account growth, engagement rates, community building and other metrics
• Overseeing community management; engaging with the audience in the comment section and DMs.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 2+ years of experience in social media or digital journalism
• Deep understanding of social media platforms and social editorial strategy
• Track record of overseeing Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram accounts for media outlets
• Strong editorial judgment; comfortable with testing and adapting strategies to optimize for social-first content
• Strong writing skills, with ability to condense topics into engaging and quickbite copy

BONUS POINTS

• Interest in submerging themselves in the world of tech news
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and/or Figma

RATE: 40-45/hr DOE

HOW WE TREAT EACH OTHER

Respectful Candor -- We believe that engaging in timely, constructive, and open discourse is an act of respect that makes for a more transparent and productive work environment.

Empathy -- We establish a strong partnership of trust with our co-workers and partners. We build human connections in order to understand each other.

Inclusivity -- Morning Brew Inc is deeply committed to fostering a transparently inclusive workplace environment, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW WE TREAT OUR WORK

Curiosity -- We learn every day through deliberate inquiry and exploration. We re-examine assumptions to be a better company, offer better products, and become better colleagues.

Accountability -- We celebrate our successes and own our failures. Taking responsibility for our actions allows us to learn from our experiences.

Bias Toward Action -- We know speed matters in business so we embrace quick and calculated risk-taking. We understand that many actions are reversible and therefore we are solutions-oriented, even when facing obstacles and challenges.

Challenger Mentality -- We don’t allow ourselves to be comfortable with our success. We are hungry to become the best and create more value for our audience.

Clarity of Purpose -- We understand the “why” in our work, which helps us to operate at our highest level of performance and efficiency.

PERKS

While being surrounded by a bunch of cool people who look great in crewnecks is its own reward, we have plenty more to offer.

Brew’s HQ: Pick an adjustable standing desk or cozy corner and load up on free coffee (duh) and snacks at our new two-story office space in NYC’s Flatiron District.

401(k) employer match: We want to help you prepare for the future, now.

Premium health, vision, and dental plans: Your health matters!

Mental health benefits: Personalized plans and programs to promote your mental well-being.

Extra help when you need it: Including a care concierge, plus free access to One Medical and the Calm app.

Family planning: Want to join #brewparents? Generous paid parental leave and fertility coverage for eligible employees.

Employee Resource Groups: Black Coffee, LGBTQ Brew, AAPI Brew, Cafe Con Leche, and Grounded

Gym and workout class reimbursements: It pays to be healthy.

Annual learning credit: Want to learn something new? We'll reimburse you.

BRIEF BREW HISTORY

Morning Brew Inc. was founded in 2015 by two entrepreneurial college students who noticed their peers were not consuming legacy media resources about business and finance news, but had a high desire to learn about those topics. What started as a small on-campus email has since evolved into a multi-channel media company that operates 20+ unique content franchises. All while maintaining our witty, honest and engaging tone that millions of loyal MBI audience members rely upon daily to better navigate the world.

In 2020 a majority stake in MBI was acquired by Axel Springer SE and in February 2025 that position was increased to full ownership of the business. Axel Springer SE is a family-owned, transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York that is committed to the values of a free and informed society. To learn more about Axel Springer SE and what defines us, visit http://axelspringer.com/en/what-defines-us .

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.