Social Media and Platforms Journalist

News UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Social Media and Platforms Journalist to drive audience growth across various platforms like social media and Apple News+. The role involves creating engaging content, writing and editing copy, and using data analytics to inform decisions. The ideal candidate will have strong visual storytelling skills, public speaking abilities, and a collaborative spirit. This position offers a shift-based work schedule and plentiful employee benefits including additional time off and training opportunities.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Access to training and LinkedIn Learning

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in visual storytelling across multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of social media trends and data metrics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging social media content.
• Write and edit copy for social platforms.
• Extract insights from data to inform decision-making.
• Mentor journalists on social media usage.

Skills

Visual storytelling

Social media optimisation

Data analysis for decision-making

Public speaking

Video editing

Project management

Job description

The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation's cultural heritage. Your role: The Social Media and Platforms Journalist plays a key role in driving audience growth across social media and Apple News+. This role requires demonstrable experience in visual storytelling across multiple platforms, alongside a strong understanding of relevant channels including, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X and Reddit. You will work closely with journalists, designers and video producers to present the high-quality journalism of The Times and The Sunday Times to both existing and new audiences. Expertise in optimising copy for social platforms, selecting the most effective formats for storytelling, and using data and analytics to inform decision-making is essential. This is a shift-based role, with work on a rota that includes weekends, mornings and evenings. We are looking for a confident public speaker who can represent our team and our audiences to the wider newsroom. This position reports to the Head of Social Strategy (Editorial). Day to day you will:

• Create social media content that engages our prospective audiences, in line with our masthead's news values
• Write and edit copy, adapting images and multimedia for social media platforms
• Edit and select content for Apple News+
• Extract editorial insights from data, with a strong understanding of platform-specific metrics to inform decisions
• Champion the use of social media across the newsroom, being an ambassador for the opportunities, as well as mentoring journalists in using social media
• Represent our team's priorities and ambitions at news conferences
  Journalist with strong news judgement
• Deep knowledge of social media trends and emerging platforms
• Video editing proficiency strongly valued
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to clearly articulate story ideas and speak confidently in large groups
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines

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