Responsibilities

• Create written and visual content for the Guardian’s social platforms (primarily Instagram and TikTok) with the aim of engaging and informing a global audience.
• Pitch ideas for social videos and other formats, in line with audience needs and editorial priorities
• Script and produce original social videos and other formats as required by the social platforms editor
• Contribute towards the planning, production, publishing and archiving of content across social channels.
• Maintain high standards of video verification, fact-checking and contextual accuracy across all published content to ensure it meets the Guardian’s editorial guidelines
• Ensure social posts adhere to the Guardian’s design and work closely with motion graphics designers as well as independently within templates
• Work closely with other teams to share resources and execute collaborative multimedia projects
• Monitor, analyse and measure social engagement as required, across all channels, and optimise content (title, images, graphics, and other elements) in line with performance
• Keep up to date with the latest social media developments, especially best practice off-platform

Requirements

• Understanding of how to make text, photos, graphics and video work together on social media
• Experience of scripting, producing and editing videos for social media from start to finish using Adobe Premiere.
• Strong writing skills with a flair for summarising long, complex information into engaging and concise copy
• Experience working with all major social platforms, underpinned by a nuanced understanding of each platform’s unique ecosystem, and how to optimise content performance for each platform
• Understanding of the specific needs of social media audiences
• Familiarity with content management systems and analytics of all major social media platforms
• Strong design skills with ability to produce static social content using Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Preferred

• Journalistic training including knowledge of media law and OSINT is an advantage
• Knowledge of After Effects or other graphics software, and ability to shoot video a strong advantage, but not essential
• Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role.

Benefits

• You'll have six weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
• You are entitled to life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
• We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.
• Culture and wellbeing: We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.
• We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
• Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Learning and development: We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.