Social Editor

A Social Editor in Manchester is responsible for managing the distribution of trending news and viral videos across multiple social platforms, collaborating with journalists and editors to optimise content reach and engagement. The role involves monitoring social media trends, sourcing appealing stories, and crafting compelling headlines and captions to attract audiences. They must use analytics tools to evaluate content performance and adapt strategies accordingly, working across a seven-day roster and covering live events. The ideal candidate has at least two years' experience in digital media, expertise in social media and search platforms, and a media or journalism qualification or equivalent experience. Strong editing, ethical journalism understanding, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential skills, contributing to audience growth and content quality.