Social Editor/Writer

Social Editor
We're looking for a social editor to join our team. This role is responsible for quality assurance and copy editing content for official social media accounts across multiple platforms, including photo, video, and text-based channels, executive accounts, and more. This person needs first-hand experience providing production oversight, editing, and revising content optimized for various social platforms and should be deeply immersed in social media, internet culture, news, and trends.
The ideal candidate is a production and editing expert with experience working virtually and across time zones to deliver daily content. They must be a multitasker, highly organized, and extremely detail-oriented. Day-to-day tasks are varied, requiring a mix of advance planning and fast-paced updates.

Responsibilities

• Work with the production team to prepare and QA content for publishing, ensuring accuracy and alignment across platforms before it goes live
• Leverage AI tools to optimize copywriting and editing production workflows
• Work with social media managers and creative producers to edit and revise copy that reflects the visuals in a piece
• Ensure adherence to documentation requirements for talent and minor releases
• Monitor the latest news, cultural moments, and social trends to flag sensitivities and ensure content resonates appropriately
• Edit and occasionally write copy for all surfaces, aligning with brand voice
• Proofread and fact-check all content, including captions, subtitles, and on-screen graphics
• Copy edit creative briefs and pitch decks
• Maintain a consistent and up-to-date style guide for editorial copy
• Enforce editorial standards and continuously refine brand voice and tone

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience editing for a media publisher or news outlet
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail
• Experience delivering high-quality writing and editing under tight deadlines
• Experience with quick-turn or rapid-response communications
• Experience writing and editing for an international audience
• Strong storyteller who finds compelling ways to communicate messages
• Passion for (and strong grasp of) social media, humor, and emerging culture

Skills

Technical writing, copy editing, editing, content writing, content strategy, copywriting, writing skills, digital content, content creation, digital marketing

Top Skills Details

• Technical writing
• Copy editing

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Media or news outlet editorial experience - in a high-volume, deadline-driven editorial environment
• International audience writing - crafting copy that is culturally aware and resonant across global audiences
• Style guide development and enforcement - building and maintaining editorial standards that keep distributed teams aligned on voice and tone

Experience Level

Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.