Social Media Editor - Music

Future; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in specialist media seeks a creative social media strategist to enhance their brands' presence. The role involves developing social media strategies and creating engaging content for leading music brands. Ideal candidates will have experience in social media content creation, basic video editing skills, and an understanding of music terminology. Offering a competitive salary of £29,000 - £35,000 and flexible hybrid working arrangements from London or Bath.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit-sharing bonuses

Referral bonuses

Well-being support

Share purchase opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience creating social media content and growing an audience.
• Basic skills in video editing are required.
• Previous writing and editing experience is necessary.
• Understanding of music and music-making is vital.
• A love for content and storytelling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Transform the brands' approach to social media.
• Develop and deliver social media strategies.
• Create social-first content across various platforms.
• Maximise storytelling potential through social media.
• Ensure all content meets brand guidelines.

Skills

Experience making social media content

Basic video editing skills

Previous writing and editing experience

Understanding of music terminology

Commercial awareness and experience

Job description

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Editor In Chief, Video & Social Media (Music), you'll transform our brands' approach to social media. You'll develop and deliver social media strategies, and grow and engage audiences, for our world-leading music brands.

You’ll create social-first content across a variety of platforms and ensure that it meets brand guidelines and delivers commercial opportunities. You'll also work to maximise the potential of every single story we tell using social media, exploring new storytelling formats, and editing and distributing video.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

• Experience making social media content and growing an audience
• Basic video editing skills
• Previous writing and editing experience
• An understanding of the world of music and music-making. The successful candidate will have some kind of music-making experience – at least a loose grasp of gear terminology, and history, and a wide-ranging taste in music is vital to connect with the communities around our brands
• A love of content and storytelling and the ability to switch gears, from brand to brand and content types, publishing a mix of entertainment, news, gear and technique content
• Commercial awareness and experience

What's in it for you

The expected range for this role is £29,000 - £35,000.

This is a Hybrid role from our London or Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home

… Plus more great perks, which include;

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
• Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan

Internal job family level E5

Who are we…

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are.

Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone.

Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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