Social Media Editor, TechRadar (9 months FTC)

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Video, you'll execute TechRadar's social media strategy across multiple platforms, engaging with and growing our audiences, wherever they are.
• You'll create social-first content across a variety of organic channels and ensure that it meets brand guidelines and delivers commercial opportunities.
• You'll also work to maximise the potential of every single story we tell using social media, exploring new storytelling formats to do so.
• On a daily basis, you'll design graphics in Canva or Photoshop, occasionally shoot, edit and distribute short-form videos, and schedule posts across platforms.
• You'll review engagement metrics using Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, and Looker Studio to refine strategies.
• Additionally, you'll attend events, interact with online followers, and collaborate with Future's central social media group.

Requirements

• An understanding of the world of technology and futurism. You'll have some kind of technology experience or interest, at least a loose grasp of terminology, and a wide-ranging taste in gadgetry is vital to connect with the communities around our brand
• A love of content and storytelling and the ability to switch gears between content types, publishing a mix of gadget, futurism, science and robotics-focused content
• Commercial awareness and experience
• Experience making social media content and growing an audience
• Basic video editing skills
• Previous writing and editing experience, especially in technology

Benefits

• Uncapped leave
• Enhanced parental leave
• Discounted rates with Dental care and Private Medical care
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - with payment following the successful hire
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme up to 5% match
• Free drinks and snacks in our offices