Senior Social Media Editor, Hot Luck

Job Title Senior Social Media Editor, Hot Luck Job Description About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements Hot Luck is seeking a Senior Social Media Editor to manage social media for the brand and event. The ideal candidate is equal parts social strategist, content creator, video producer, community builder, and on-camera personality. They possess strong editorial instincts, understand platform-specific best practices, are highly fluent in short-form video storytelling, and are excited to capture and share the energy of Hot Luck's unique food-and-music culture. This individual should be comfortable appearing on camera as a representative of the brand, conducting interviews, hosting social-first video segments, participating in live coverage, and serving as a recognizable voice and face of Hot Luck across social and video platforms. The ideal candidate is based in Austin, Texas. New York-based candidates are also considered. Remote- (Austin, TX) In-office Expectations: This position is fully remote with no in-office requirements, (might require coming into an office 1 or 2x a year) Hybrid 3x a week - (New York, NY) In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week. About The Positions Contributions: Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results 30%: Produce, direct, and edit social media video and content. 30%: Appear on camera regularly for social-first video content, festival coverage, talent interviews, creator collaborations, and other editorial initiatives. Conduct on-camera interviews with chefs, musicians, creators, sponsors, and festival talent. 30%: Help develop recurring social video franchises and personality-driven content formats that build audience engagement and strengthen the Hot Luck brand. Support the Editorial Director in identifying opportunities to expand Hot Luck's presence across YouTube, social video, live-streaming, and other creator-focused platforms. Post on Hot Luck social handles on an agreed-upon cadence 10%: Collaborate with the Events team to share talent and programming ideas and participate in the events. The Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Experience: Experience launching or managing video-first content initiatives, including YouTube programming, social video series, or creator-led franchises. Experience appearing on camera for a media brand, publisher, creator business, hospitality brand, or entertainment property. Experience hosting interviews, live events, podcasts, video series, or social-first content franchises. Existing familiarity with or connections within the Austin food, hospitality, music, and cultural communities is strongly preferred. Experience creating creator-style content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and similar platforms preferred. Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities: Strong on-camera presence and confidence representing a media brand across social, video, and live-event environments. Ability to conduct engaging interviews and create authentic, personality-driven content that resonates across social platforms. Comfortable hosting social video segments, appearing in branded content, participating in live-streams, and representing Hot Luck at events and community activations. Demonstrated understanding of how personality-led content contributes to audience growth, community building, and brand affinity. % Travel Required ( Approximate ): 10% It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected] . The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees Pay Range Salary: New York: $75,000.00 - $84,000.00 Remote: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Inc's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, People Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance. #NMG#