Careers

Please read all instructions before applying. All current jobs are full-time and based in New York City.

Sneaker News receives a high volume of applications, and unfortunately we are not able to respond to every submission. If you do not hear from us after applying, it is safe to assume that you may not be the right fit for the role at this time.

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Social Media Manager, Facebook

Full-Time | New York City (In Office)

Overview

Sneaker News is seeking a Social Media Manager with strong Facebook experience to manage and grow our network of Facebook pages, including Sneaker News, Jordans Daily, and Kicksfinder.

This role will focus primarily on Facebook publishing, content research, audience engagement, and traffic growth. While some content is automatically shared from the Sneaker News Instagram account and already performs well, this position will be responsible for supplementing that feed with original Facebook-specific content built from Sneaker News and Kicksfinder archives, current stories, release updates, and sneaker culture moments.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activity across Sneaker News, Jordans Daily, Kicksfinder, and related company Facebook pages
• Monitor all company social accounts, with primary focus on Facebook page management
• Create and publish Facebook-specific content that supplements automated Instagram-to-Facebook posts
• Research Sneaker News and Kicksfinder archives to identify engaging stories, releases, anniversaries, restocks, and cultural moments
• Package current SneakerNews.com stories and Kicksfinder release updates into Facebook-friendly posts
• Write strong Facebook headlines, captions, hooks, and post copy designed to drive engagement and referral traffic
• Track sneaker release news, retailer updates, and social conversation to identify timely posting opportunities
• Maintain a consistent Facebook publishing calendar across multiple pages
• Monitor comments, audience feedback, and community activity across Facebook pages
• Analyze Facebook performance data and provide reporting on reach, engagement, clicks, follower growth, and traffic
• Test different post formats, captions, image selections, and publishing times to improve performance
• Work with editorial and Kicksfinder teams to surface high-performing content and traffic opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing one or more Facebook pages for a publisher, media company, brand, agency, or community
• Strong understanding of Facebook content strategy, audience growth, engagement, and referral traffic
• Deep knowledge of sneaker culture, sneaker releases, and online sneaker communities
• Strong research skills and ability to turn archive content into timely, engaging social posts
• Excellent headline-writing and social copywriting skills
• Comfortable using social analytics to evaluate performance and adjust strategy
• Strong attention to detail, especially around release dates, product names, pricing, and image selection
• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Threads, and X (Twitter) is a plus
• Experience with Meta Business Suite, Facebook Pages, social scheduling tools, and analytics platforms is preferred
• Experience with AI-assisted content or research workflows is a plus
• Ability to work full-time in our New York City office

Applying

In one email, please include the following:

• Subject line: Social Media Manager, Facebook - SN Jobs
• A short introduction about yourself, your interests, and your sneaker background
• Share examples of Facebook pages or social accounts you have managed, including any growth, engagement, or traffic results if available
• Pick three recent Sneaker News articles and explain how you would turn each into a Facebook post
• Pick one older Sneaker News or Kicksfinder story/release and explain how you would resurface it for today’s Facebook audience
• Tell us what makes a Facebook post perform well in 2026
• Attach a recent resume in PDF format

[email protected]

Junior Editor

Full-Time | New York City (In Office)

Overview

Sneaker News is looking for a Junior Editor who lives and breathes sneakers. The ideal candidate is the sneaker-obsessed person in their friend group — always watching what is happening on social media, tracking releases, and understanding what matters in sneaker culture.

This role will support daily editorial coverage across SneakerNews.com, including news posts, release updates, social copy, and special editorial projects.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit daily sneaker news articles in a clear, accurate, and engaging voice
• Track sneaker releases, brand announcements, leaks, restocks, and retailer updates
• Provide context around sneaker trends, culture, sports, fashion, and streetwear
• Craft strong headlines optimized for both readers and search
• Assist with social media copy and content packaging
• Crop, resize, and lightly edit product images
• Assist with highly detailed data entry, release calendars, SKUs, pricing, and product information
• Fact-check dates, prices, product details, images, and sources

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing ability
• Deep knowledge of current sneaker culture and release cycles
• Strong attention to detail, especially around dates, names, prices, and spelling
• Experience with WordPress or another CMS is a plus
• Basic Photoshop or image-editing experience is a plus
• Awareness of fashion, sports, music, and pop-culture trends
• Ability to work full-time in our New York City office

Applying

In one email, please include the following:

• Subject line: Junior Editor - SN Jobs
• A short paragraph about yourself, your interests, and your sneaker background
• Answer this in 200–250 words: What is one rising trend and one declining trend in sneakers?
• Answer this in 200–250 words: Jordan Brand continues to bring back major retro releases. Is that good or bad for sneaker culture, and why?
• Answer this in 200–250 words: If a friend asked for help buying a specific pair of sneakers, what advice would you give?
• Attach a recent resume in PDF format
• Attach a photo of your current sneaker collection
• If you have an active social media page, portfolio, or personal blog, please share it

[email protected]

Video Editorial Specialist

Full-Time | New York City (In Office)

Overview

Sneaker News is looking for a Video Editorial Specialist with a strong eye for sneaker storytelling and social-first video. This role will help create video content across short-form, long-form, editorial, social, and branded content formats.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging video content tailored for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, YouTube, and other platforms
• Create short-form videos, long-form edits, trailers, recaps, sizzle reels, and product-focused content
• Work closely with editorial and social teams to identify video opportunities
• Film and edit sneaker product content, event coverage, interviews, and social-first storytelling
• Stay current on video trends, formats, hooks, pacing, and platform best practices
• Assist with branded content and partner campaigns when needed
• Help develop repeatable video formats for Sneaker News and related channels

Qualifications

• Strong video editing skills
• Experience shooting and editing product, lifestyle, or event content
• Strong understanding of short-form video trends
• Knowledge of sneakers, footwear releases, and sneaker culture
• Ability to identify what type of content has viral potential
• Experience with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, or similar editing tools
• Sneaker photography experience is a plus
• Ability to work full-time in our New York City office

Applying

In one email, please include the following:

• Subject line: Video Editorial Specialist - SN Jobs
• A short paragraph about yourself, your interests, and your sneaker background
• A link to your reel and/or recent video work
• Attach a recent resume in PDF format

[email protected]

Communication / Media Designer

Full-Time | New York City (In Office)

Overview

Sneaker News is seeking a well-rounded designer with strong typography, layout, and digital design skills. This role will support design needs across SneakerNews.com, branded content, sales materials, social media, editorial projects, presentations, and special creative initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design digital, editorial, social, and presentation assets for Sneaker News and related properties
• Support branded content programs with design treatments for editorial and social
• Create mockups and pitch materials for brand programs, products, and experiences
• Build presentations in Keynote, PowerPoint, and/or InDesign
• Support editorial layout and digital media design
• Organize daily design requests and manage multiple projects at once
• Collaborate with editorial, sales, and marketing teams
• Prepare designs for web, mobile, social, and print use

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of design experience
• Strong typography, layout, and visual design skills
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Experience with Keynote and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of sneaker culture, streetwear, sports, fashion, or youth culture is a plus
• Working knowledge of motion graphics, photography, or video editing is a plus
• Degree in design, fine arts, or a related field preferred, but not required with strong portfolio experience
• Ability to work full-time in our New York City office

Applying

Applications without portfolio links will not be considered. In one email, please include the following:

• Subject line: Communication Designer - SN Jobs
• A link to your portfolio, PDF, Behance, website, or similar portfolio
• A short paragraph about yourself, your interests, and your background
• Attach a recent resume in PDF format
• Please do not attach large image files directly to the email

[email protected]

Account Director, Digital Ad Sales

Full-Time | New York City (In Office)

Overview

Sneaker News is seeking an Account Director to develop new business and grow advertising revenue across our digital, social, video, editorial, and branded content properties.

This role is focused on premium digital ad sales, but may also include sponsorships, custom content, branded content, social programs, event integrations, and 360 campaigns across Sneaker News and related properties.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and maintain existing client relationships
• Sell premium digital, social, video, branded content, and integrated advertising programs
• Identify opportunities across brand categories including footwear, fashion, sports, tech, auto, CPG, beverage, entertainment, and lifestyle
• Work with editorial, creative, and production teams to develop custom programs
• Act as the main liaison between Sneaker News and advertisers or agencies
• Prepare proposals, sales materials, recaps, and weekly sales reports
• Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals
• Stay current on the media landscape, youth culture, sneaker culture, and advertising trends

Qualifications

• 4+ years of media sales experience
• Experience selling digital, social, video, branded content, programmatic, or integrated media
• Strong agency, brand, and client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of youth culture, sneaker culture, streetwear, sports, and media
• Creative problem-solving skills and strong follow-through
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple opportunities at once
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, and sales materials
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or InDesign is a plus
• Ability to work full-time in our New York City office

Applying

In one email, please include the following:

• Subject line: Account Director, Digital Ad Sales - SN Jobs
• A short paragraph about yourself, your interests, and your sales background
• A short overview of your relevant client or agency experience
• Attach a recent resume in PDF format

[email protected]