Senior Social Media Journalist

1 day ago

London, United Kingdom News UK Full time

**Job Title** Senior Social Media Journalist
**Department** The Sun Online
**Reports to** Head of Social Media

At a time of significant digital growth and expansion for The Sun Online we’re looking for a talented, highly motivated, resourceful individual, with a deep knowledge of social media platforms and current affairs to join our award winning team at the heart of the newsroom.

**You will**:

- ** **Report into the Head of Social Media.
- Play a key role in the ongoing development and execution of The Sun's social media strategy.
- Curate content from across Sun Online to satisfy a diverse range of audience demographics.
- Edit and maintain The Sun’s social media channels to a high standard in close conjunction with the rest of the team.
- Contribute to The Sun’s adoption of emerging social platforms and tools, and take responsibility for the growth of The Sun’s new social channels.
- Work directly with editorial, video, picture, commercial and marketing teams, ensuring their respective demands are met.
- As a team, ensure the newsroom has sufficient insight to produce Internet-friendly stories, and take responsibility for their subsequent distribution on social media channels.
- Help mentor and train junior members of the team.
- Take leadership of a shift in the absence of the Head and Deputy Head, including attending conferences and providing social guidance to senior management
- Focus on targets and be clear on what is required in order to meet them, including reporting on various aspects to better inform the team.
- Work flexibly, including evening and weekend shifts.
**Key skills and experience**:

- Deep knowledge of social media platforms, news and current affairs
- Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard
- Pro-active and displays a willingness to take on any task
- Positive attitude and good team player
- Takes initiative in order to achieve desired results
- Self-starter, organised and a good problem-solver, able to eliminate obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches
- Can demonstrate an understanding of the The Sun brand, both print and digital

**Application process**

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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