Systems and methods for embedding media in a third-party application

A system comprising:

• a memory including instructions;
• a server;
• and
• at least one processor associated with the server and configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:
• receiving user authentication data provided to a media platform embedded within a hosting application, wherein the server is associated with a mediator component configured to process data transmissions between the media platform and the hosting application;
• enabling access to at least a portion of a media content library associated with a media content provider upon verifying the user authentication data;
• providing one or more content viewing options associated with the media content library within the media platform;
• and
• facilitating, responsive to receiving selection of the one or more content viewing options, playback of a media article corresponding to the one or more content viewing options within the media platform on the hosting application.