Social Media Editor
About The Position
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, as well as a keen eye for emerging social media platforms
- Strong video experience will be essential
Nice To Haves
- Extensive knowledge of Premier
- Background in events, sport, tabloid or breaking news is desirable
- Experience and knowledge of Echobox
Responsibilities
- Find and pitch stories using analytics and tools to tell you what’s already trending
- Find 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
