Social Media Editor

dmg media; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Westminster seeks a Social Media Editor to join its dynamic social team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing social platforms, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Adobe tools like Photoshop. Responsibilities include scheduling posts, covering live events, and monitoring social media analytics. The role requires a flexible approach, with a requirement to be onsite four to five days a week. Competitive benefits include 25 days' holiday and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)

Pension plan and life cover

Discounts on online shopping and dining

Onsite gym and subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing social media for a digital media publication.
• Ability to analyze social media data and trends.
• Strong initiative and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling and posting to social feeds.
• Research the latest news and viral trends.
• Cover live events and breaking news on social media.
• Create engaging captions and headlines.
• Monitor article traffic and report analytics.
• Work a flexible schedule covering live events.

Skills

Experience with social platforms

Analytical skills

Proficiency with Adobe tools

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Overview

Permanent DailyMail, the world's largest English-language newspaper website with over 220 million unique monthly visitors globally, is looking for a talented Social Media Editor to join its industry-leading social team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Social in scheduling and posting to all DailyMail social feeds and channels.
• Proactively research and find the latest news and viral trends ahead of competitors.
• Cover live events, TV shows and breaking news on existing and emerging social media platforms.
• Create captions, headlines and thumbnails to generate article traffic to our 22 million Facebook audience.
• Identify new trends, platforms and initiatives which can enhance the DailyMail brand.
• Work across a seven-day rota and cover live-events as they happen.
• Monitor article traffic using social media analysis tools and report back to the wider team.
• Prior experience working with social platforms and crowdsourcing or experience managing social media platforms for a digital media publication is preferable.
• Ability to gather and analyse social media data and analytics.
• Good use of Adobe, including Photoshop.
• Ability to use your own initiative and make effective decisions.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Understanding of all social media platforms including Facebook, X, Whatsapp and other websites.
• Must be able to come to the office four to five days per week. The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with social platforms and crowdsourcing or managing social media for a digital media publication is preferable.
• Analytical skills to gather and analyse social media data and analytics.
• Proficiency with Adobe tools, including Photoshop.

Company and Benefits

Daily Mail is an award-winning, multi-platform newsbrand reaching more than 33 million print and online readers each month. The world-famous Mail offers a unique blend of breaking news, agenda-setting exclusives, showbiz, Femail, health, sport and lifestyle stories across print, digital, video, audio and social channels. Its global newsroom of journalists delivers highly engaging, trusted Daily Mail content to millions of loyal and new audiences. A trailblazing global phenomenon, Daily Mail is part of dmg media. Our Commitment

• 25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
• Pension plan and life cover
• Discounts on online shopping, dining cards and vouchers, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite gym, subsidised canteen and onsite nurse and GP clinics