Social Media Editor

Reach plc

1d • $75,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Social Media Editor to join our growing Social team working across four of Reach’s top brands - Mirror, Express, Irish Star and Liverpool.com. You will come up with new and creative ways to engage with users and platforms, new and old. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive traffic to our social media platforms, increase brand awareness and maximise audience engagement.
The right person for this role will be a self-starter who can work independently where required, however you will also have the opportunity to work closely with editors and reporters across our websites. This role requires someone quick-thinking, flexible, with a strong news sense and great knowledge of social media and video, utilising this knowledge to grow audiences. A willingness to go to cover events, alone or with a reporter is ideal. We are looking for exceptional organizational skills, as you will be maintaining our video equipment for our West Coast reporters.
Reach Plc is the UK’s largest commercial news publisher. We’re home to more than 130 trusted brands, from national titles like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News.
Since the start of 2023, we have been building out our US operation, headquartered in New York’s Financial District. We’ve launched three standalone brands in the Mirror US, Express US and the Irish Star; covering news, sport, entertainment, politics and lifestyle – all targeted at US audiences.
We are looking to add ambitious and dynamic talent to our teams, so if you enjoy a rapid pace, a flat structure and the opportunity to work in a scale-up environment backed by the resources of a large organization, Reach Plc could be perfect for you!
As a Social Media Editor, you will find and pitch stories using analytics and tools to tell you what’s already trending, as well as finding the next big stories yourself. You will edit and post stories on our social pages and identify new platforms where our brands could thrive, all while coming up with new creative ways to drive traffic to our sites and grow our audiences.
You will cover live events and breaking news on social media, delivering a fast turnaround on major stories across the US and around the world and bring in exclusive stories that set us apart from our rivals.

Requirements

• Experienced and digitally savvy social media professional.
• Knowledge of media law.
• Attention to detail.
• Previous experience of working in a social media focused role within a newsroom environment.
• Sharp eye for a story.
• Keen interest in current affairs.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to sell stories that appeal to our audiences with flair, passion and skill.
• Fast but accurate writer with web and social skills.
• Proficiency in video.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
• Strong understanding of the power of social media.
• Detailed knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, X and other social media platforms including Threads and Reddit.
• Keen eye for emerging social media platforms.
• Strong video experience.
• Experience with Premier.
• Experience and knowledge of Echobox.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking applicants.
• Background in events, sport, tabloid or breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Find and pitch stories using analytics and tools to tell you what’s already trending, as well as finding the next big stories yourself.
• Edit and post stories on our social pages.
• Identify new platforms where our brands could thrive.
• Come up with new creative ways to drive traffic to our sites and grow our audiences.
• Cover live events and breaking news on social media.
• Deliver a fast turnaround on major stories across the US and around the world.
• Bring in exclusive stories that set us apart from our rivals.
• Maintain video equipment for West Coast reporters.

Benefits

• 25 days of paid time off on an accrual basis per year (15 days PTO plus 10 statutory holidays) and 5 sick days - If you work on a statutory holiday you will receive a day in lieu.
• 401k - Up to 3.5% employer contribution depending on your contribution
• Personal Medical Insurance
• Paid Leave for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption/ Caregiver/ Medical Leave
• Employee Discounts - Save on hotels, concerts, sport events and more!
• Access to FinFit via Paychex our HR system: Reduce financial stress with access to instant credit upon approval, tools to manage your money, and free financial counselling.
• As an Inclusive Employer everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP), dedicated Personal Assistants and Wellness programs
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed