Social Media Editor, Podcasts

The Telegraph is seeking a Social Media Editor, Podcasts, with excellent creative social video producing and editing skills to maximize the potential of our podcasts through social media.

You will have the opportunity to work across various content in a fast-paced newsroom alongside top journalists. This role offers an exciting challenge to grow audiences and boost engagement.

Key responsibilities

1. Prepare promotional assets for episodes, including teasers, thumbnails, graphics, and posts; test different content formats.
2. Edit and optimize podcast video clips for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube Shorts, ensuring consistent tone and branding.
3. Pitch editorial content ideas aligned with the tone of Telegraph podcasts and social media during conferences.
4. Monitor social trends and online discourse to inform content decisions and commissioning strategies for podcasts.
5. Engage audiences in real-time, cover breaking news, and respond to feedback through live-tweeting and reactive content.
6. Shoot and edit social-first videos, including attending external shoots.
7. Advise on scripting, presenting, shooting, and editing social footage; provide rapid feedback to writers.
8. Share social trends and insights to inform content and maximize reach.
9. Analyze performance data to refine social strategies and meet growth targets.
10. Build loyal social followings and engaged communities.
11. Experience in video production and editing using Adobe Premiere, preferably within a national publisher.
12. Optimize videos for large audiences, understanding platform algorithms and engagement drivers.
13. Set strategies, present ideas, and collaborate with teams to achieve goals.
14. Work effectively in a busy editorial environment with social media content production.
15. Demonstrate strong storytelling, scripting, and content creation skills.
16. Proven track record of growing followers and nurturing communities across social platforms.
17. Knowledge of the news podcast market and a passion for news and politics.
18. Stay updated on social media trends and adapt strategies accordingly.
19. Work independently and as part of a team, fostering relationships both in person and online.
20. Understand The Telegraph’s brand and journalistic values in digital and print formats.
21. Utilize analytics tools to guide social media activities based on data insights.

The industry demands a fast-paced, rewarding environment with benefits supporting work-life balance, including flexible working, medical cover, parental leave, and more.

Training and development

Access to training through The Academy to develop personal and professional skills, supporting a rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

We promote diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to supporting applicants with disabilities or health conditions during the recruitment process.

Visit our website for more on our diversity, inclusion, and values.