Social Media Manager (Casual)

News Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

News UK is seeking a creative Social Media Manager for Fabulous magazine in London. You will run the Fabulous Instagram and TikTok channels, repurpose magazine content for social formats, and work across fashion, beauty, celebrity and lifestyle topics.

This casual role is five days per week, with three days based at the London Bridge office, and involves filming/editing content and staying on top of trends to grow engagement. Experience managing social channels is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social media with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in video editing software and creating fast-paced, visually appealing social video.
• Deep understanding of platform algorithms, best practices, and channel nuances.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day posting on the Fabulous Instagram channel.
• Repurpose weekly magazine content into social-first formats.
• Schedule content and promote editorial stories across Instagram.
• Engage followers via Instagram stories and monitor engagement.

Skills

Social media management

Video editing

Instagram & TikTok knowledge

Creative eyeball

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

CapCut

Job description

Social Media Manager (Casual)

Location:

London

Department

The Sun

Salary Range:

Not Specified

Advertising End Date:

21 Sep 2026

Job Description

Fabulous magazine is looking for a creative, social media-savvy individual to run the Fabulous Instagram and TikTok channels.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about social media and has a genuine interest in fashion, beauty, celebrity and lifestyle. Whether you've gained experience through work, or by growing your own social channels, we're looking for someone with fresh ideas, a creative eye and an understanding of what performs well on Instagram.

This is a casual role, five days per week, with three of them based at the London Bridge office.

Day to day you will:

• Manage the day-to-day posting on the Fabulous Instagram channel.

• Repurpose weekly magazine content, Fab Daily and Sun Club content into social-first formats.

• Schedule content and ensure key editorial stories are promoted across Instagram.

• Use instagram stories to engage a bigger audience and interact with followers.

• Keep our Linktree updated with the latest articles from the newsletter and cover shoots.

• Support the fashion, beauty and celebrity teams with filming and editing content for social media.

• Stay on top of trends, celebrity news, fashion moments and viral content to identify opportunities for timely posts.

• Monitor engagement, reply to comments and help build an active, positive community.

• Use Instagram insights to help identify opportunities to grow the channel and increase engagement.

What we’re looking for from you:

• You have proven experience in social media, with a strong portfolio showcasing your skills.

• You are proficient in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar mobile-first editing apps) and have a knack for creating fast-paced, visually appealing social video.

• You live and breathe social media. You have a deep understanding of platform algorithms, best practices, and the nuances of each channel.

• You are a natural creator with an eye for what makes content go viral. You're full of ideas and are not afraid to experiment.

• You have a genuine passion for fashion, beauty, celebrity, and lifestyle content and are eager to contribute to a leading brand in the space.

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a little bit of fun. Rethinking continually the business of storytelling, we represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.

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