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 and 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, delivering a fast turnaround on major stories across the US and around the world
• Bring in exclusive stories that set us apart from our rivals
• Work closely with editors and reporters across our websites
• Maintain our video equipment for our West Coast reporters

Requirements

• Experienced and digitally savvy social media professional with 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 and a keen interest in current affairs
• Excellent communicator with the ability to sell stories that appeal to audiences with flair, passion and skill
• Fast but accurate writer with web and social skills, alongside a proficiency in video
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment with a strong understanding of the power of social media
• Detailed knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X and other social media platforms including Threads and Reddit
• Strong video experience; ideally with Premier

Preferred

• Experience and knowledge of Echobox
• Background in events, sport, tabloid or breaking news desirable
• Proficiency in video is assumed; additional platforms not required beyond listed

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