Social Editor - X (Twitter)

Dexerto; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexerto, a leading media company focused on gaming culture, is seeking a Social Editor for X (Twitter). This entry-level role involves managing the company's social media presence, crafting engaging content, and leveraging trending topics to maximize audience engagement across time zones. Ideal candidates will have a robust understanding of the gaming world and social media dynamics, along with excellent writing skills.

Benefits

Geographical freedom to work from anywhere

Ownership of key initiatives and projects

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large X account with significant followers.
• Proven track record of creating viral or high-performing content.
• Excellent writing skills matching the brand voice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Dexerto's X presence, posting during late UK/US hours.
• Craft compelling tweets capturing gaming and entertainment stories.
• Monitor X trends to identify opportunities for viral content.

Skills

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Writing

Engagement Strategies

Understanding of Gaming Culture

Job description

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Company Overview

Dexerto is the #1 destination for gaming, influencer, streamer and viral entertainment content. We're a media company at the forefront of gaming culture and a leading hub of entertaining, inspirational global content. Our community-level approach and succinct digital voice has led us to become the trusted companion for 84M+ fans worldwide.

We partner with the world's leading brands, offering comprehensive services that connect them directly to gaming culture. From content creation to strategic collaborations, we drive authentic engagement, helping brands inspire, entertain, and immerse audiences on their journey from curiosity to passion.

The Role

Dexerto is looking for a Social Editor - X (Twitter) to help us maximise our presence on X, direct traffic to our website and post engaging videos which we can monetise.

What You Will Do

• Manage and maintain Dexerto's X presence, ensuring consistent posting and engagement throughout late UK / US hours.
• Craft compelling tweets that capture trending gaming and entertainment stories in Dexerto's distinctive voice.
• Monitor X trends and conversations to identify viral content opportunities and breaking news in gaming/entertainment culture.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to share stories that are suitable to be written and post stories that our writers have written.
• Engage with our X community, posting in our Streamer Community and responding to mentions and direct messages.
• Track and analyse X performance metrics to optimise posting strategies and content formats
• Stay current with X's latest features and best practices to keep our content fresh and innovative
  
  

Why should you work for us?

• We're not some stuffy, old-school media company dwelling on the negative. We create viral content and cover the fun stuff.
• You'll have the opportunity to lead key initiatives, take ownership of projects, and grow with the company as we continue to scale.
• Geographical freedom - You can work from anywhere, as long as you're available during the late UK or US timezone.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing a large X account with a significant follower count
• Proven track record of creating viral or high-performing social media content
• Deep understanding of gaming, streamer and entertainment culture
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft engaging tweets that match our brand voice
• Strong knowledge of X's algorithm, best posting times, and engagement strategies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and react quickly to breaking news or trending topics
• Availability to work during US hours with flexibility for major gaming events or breaking news
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Media Production

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