Social Media Editor

• Edit and maintain The Telegraph’s social media feeds to a high standard
• Create written, graphic and video content to be distributed on main and subbrand social media channels that aligns with the Telegraph brand and content strategy
• Attend daily editorial conferences and planning meetings to develop and advise on ideas and content plans for upcoming articles
• Help promote the use of social media across the newsroom and work closely with journalists and publishers to advise on best practice, develop ideas and implement strategies
• Provide insight on social trends and conversations to the desks to inform commissioning and suggest angles that will maximise social reach and subscriptions
• Cover live events and breaking news on social media
• Use data and analytics to analyse performance, inform content decisions

• Previous experience in a social media role with a good understanding of creative content production in a busy editorial environment, with a focus on news
• Strong understanding of social algorithms, capturing audiences’ attention and what generates engagement on across platforms
• Experience in video production and editing for social media is desirable
• Ability to present ideas and work collaboratively with other social editors
• Confidence in working with other teams, proactively voicing ideas and collaborating on internal projects
• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines whilst maintaining flawless accuracy
• Excellent and clear communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with experience producing content plans that capitalise on news events/audience trends

Experience in video production and editing for social media

• Dynamic working opportunities
• Medical cover
• Parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave)
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loans
• Flexible benefits designed to support lifestyle and help achieve a healthy work-life balance
• Access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy