Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Social Strategy in executing a video-first social media strategy that aligns with editorial priorities and business goals.
• Oversee the daily publishing schedule and editorial output across social platforms, ensuring timely, high-quality, and audience-relevant content.
• Lead on shift and weekend coverage, providing real-time editorial judgment, escalation support, and decision-making in collaboration with newsroom editors.
• Manage and mentor social editors and video specialists, ensuring strong performance, creativity, and adherence to best practices.
• Work closely with the Head of Social Strategy and data analysts to monitor performance, interpret insights, and adjust tactics in response to trends.
• Collaborate with marketing, video, and commercial teams to maximise reach and revenue opportunities on key social platforms.
• Maintain consistency in tone, visuals, and editorial standards across all channels.
• Encourage experimentation with formats, tools, and storytelling techniques to drive growth and innovation.
• Act as deputy in the Head of Social Strategy’s absence, providing continuity of leadership and maintaining high editorial and operational standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior social media, audience, or newsroom role, ideally with a focus on video and visual storytelling.
• Strong editorial judgment and understanding of what drives engagement and conversation across platforms.
• Experience managing or supervising teams in a fast-paced publishing environment, including shift-based operations.
• Proficiency in using analytics and audience insights to inform editorial decisions and optimise performance.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and confident working with senior editors, marketers, and commercial stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of emerging social trends, tools, and video formats.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on daily delivery.

Preferred

Benefits

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year