Social Media Editor, GQ IndiaOverview/Purpose:GQ India is seeking an enthusiastic Social Media Editor to lead on day-to-day social posting and social media strategy for the GQ India team. Reporting into GQ Head of Editorial Content with a close working relationship with the Site Director. This role is responsible for daily posting across all social media channels, with a main focus on Instagram, and will also work in close collaboration with the editorial team and contributors to create social first content, including video. This position is also responsible for working with the editorial team on cover launches and features, commercial sponsorship deliverables and partnerships, attending and covering social rollout at events, and collaborating with the Global Audience Development Director on growth strategy.Along with a passion for storytelling and attention to detail, the candidate must have in-depth social media experience and a proven history of growing social audiences. The role is intended for someone who cares deeply about the important topics we cover, has solid journalistic instincts and writing skills, and is enthusiastic about joining an agile team. This person has an instinct for what’s on (and off) brand, has an eye for powerful visuals, understands how data can inform a smart editorial and social strategy, and is an expert at juggling multiple projects, managing deadlines, distilling social numbers into actionable insights, and advocating for strong social content for the brand.Primary Responsibilities:Uncovering potential stories, trends and themes from social platforms to feed into editorial output and storytellingDay-to-day scheduling,



editing and optimising of content on multiple social media platformsResponsible for delivering on GQ India’s social KPIs: social views, follower growth and engagementMaster GQ India’s editorial tone of voiceWork closely with editorial stakeholders to roll out cover stories and features across social media platformsA close eye for emergent cultural trendsMake content recommendations to the editorial team informed by social media trends and conversationsBuild creative assets for various social platformsCollaborate with video producers on ideation and creation of social first videos and franchisesReport on content performance and present social insights and best practices to GQ India’s editorial teamBrainstorm new ideas and plan rollout strategies in order to achieve audience growth on social platformsAttend events to cover social media postingTo partner with the commercial team to ensure GQ's brand and editorial standards (aesthetics, tonality etc) are well represented in branded contentRequirements:A minimum requirement of 3 years social media management experiencePassionate about existing and emergent social media platforms and growing audiencesA strong understanding of social media trends and how to translate these into content for brandsFamiliarity of social video content and formatsExperience of video strategy a bonusPositive team player and an enthusiastic work ethicFamiliarity with GQ’s editorial content and tone of voiceStrong writing and communication skillsGood understanding of social media analytics and how to use data to inform strategyExperience optimising social media content for engagement and/or trafficStrong editorial judgementExcellent organisational skills, focus, and attention to detailAn established ability to synthesise and communicate information quicklyMust complete an edit test (writing samples are a plus)

📌 Social Media Manager (Maharashtra)
🏢 Condé Nast
📍 Maharashtra