Social Media Editor, Men's Journal

Title: Social Media Editor, Men’s Journal (Contract)

Employment Type: Full-time Contract

Location: Remote USA

Important: Please Read Before Applying

To be considered for this role, applicants must include a link to their portfolio or provide examples of social-first video work. We are looking for candidates with proven experience managing brand social media accounts and creating original, platform-specific content for channels like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Applications submitted without relevant work samples will not be considered.

Please note: This is not a traditional post-production editing role. We are seeking a creative strategist and content creator with the ability to conceptualize, produce, and manage social-native video content in real time. Thank you for your interest!

First Look - Social Media Editor, Men’s Journal

Men’s Journal is seeking a sharp, culture-savvy, and lifestyle-obsessed Social Media Editor to lead our social channels with a strong focus on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows how to craft content that feels native to each platform, leans into the Men’s Journal lifestyle (food, fitness, gear, whiskey, watches, and travel), and builds a loyal following through smart storytelling and trend-aware execution. You'll work closely with our editorial, video, and brand teams to bring Men’s Journal to life across social media in a fresh, modern, and scroll-stopping way.

The Arena Group’s expected hourly pay rate range for this position is currently $30 - $36 per hour. Actual pay may vary based on multiple factors including education, experience and other factors permitted by law. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted.

What You’ll Do:

• Own daily content creation across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts with a distinct Men’s Journal tone and visual identity. This includes video + graphic content.

• Shoot and edit short-form video,  often using existing content, trending sounds, voiceovers, and original ideas

• Pitch and execute video series tied to fitness, food, gear, drinks, grooming, travel, and culture — from “how to cook a perfect steak” to “top whiskey picks under $50”

• Track trends, memes, &  relevant moments, and turn them into smart, timely content tailored to our audience

• Collaborate across teams to integrate branded content, sponsorships, and high-impact franchises into social coverage

• Stay audience-focused: review social performance data and adapt content accordingly. You know when to pivot and how to keep an audience engaged.

What You’ll Bring:

• Hands-on experience running social accounts (ideally for a lifestyle, men’s, or consumer brand)

• A strong portfolio of social-first video content,  especially short-form video on TikTok and Instagram Reels

• Deep understanding of platform trends, formats, and tone — you know what makes a video land

• Comfort with editing tools like CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro + Photoshop

• Passion for men’s lifestyle content, including fitness, food, fashion, gear, drinks, and more

• A self-starter mindset and ability to work independently while staying in sync with a larger brand team

• Availability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends for major events
  
  

About Men’s Journal

Men’s Journal is a premium men’s lifestyle brand covering the best in gear, adventure, fitness, food, culture, and health. Whether it’s a guide to the world’s best hiking trails or the perfect bourbon to bring to a dinner party, Men’s Journal speaks to the man who wants to elevate his life — and look good doing it.

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) is an innovative technology platform and media company with a proven cutting-edge playbook that transforms media brands. Our unified technology platform empowers creators and publishers with tools to publish and monetize their content, while also leveraging quality journalism of anchor brands like TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, and HubPages to build their businesses. The company aggregates content across a diverse portfolio of over 265 brands, reaching over 100 million users monthly. Visit us at thearenagroup.net and discover how we are revolutionizing the world of digital media.

The Arena Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.