Social Media Editor at Reach in Remote

Annual Salary: Up to $75,000

Location: California (Remote)

Shift Pattern: Nights (3pm - 11pm) Monday - Friday with some weekend coverage

We are looking for a Social Media Editor to join our growing Social team working across four of Reach’s top brands - Mirror, Express, Irish Star and Liverpool.com. You will come up with new and creative ways to engage with users and platforms, new and old. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive traffic to our social media platforms, increase brand awareness and maximise audience engagement.

The right person for this role will be a self-starter who can work independently where required, however you will also have the opportunity to work closely with editors and reporters across our websites. This role requires someone quick-thinking, flexible, with a strong news sense and great knowledge of social media and video, utilising this knowledge to grow audiences. A willingness to go to cover events, alone or with a reporter is ideal. We are looking for exceptional organizational skills, as you will be maintaining our video equipment for our West Coast reporters. 

So, who are we?

Reach Plc is the UK’s largest commercial news publisher. We’re home to more than 130 trusted brands, from national titles like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News.

Since the start of 2023, we have been building out our US operation, headquartered in New York’s Financial District. We’ve launched three standalone brands in the Mirror US, Express US and the Irish Star; covering news, sport, entertainment, politics and lifestyle – all targeted at US audiences.   

We are looking to add ambitious and dynamic talent to our teams, so if you enjoy a rapid pace, a flat structure and the opportunity to work in a scale-up environment backed by the resources of a large organization, Reach Plc could be perfect for you!

Job Description

As a Social Media Editor, you will find and pitch stories using analytics and tools to tell you what’s already trending, as well as finding the next big stories yourself. You will edit and post stories on our social pages and identify new platforms where our brands could thrive, all  while coming up with new creative ways to drive traffic to our sites and grow our audiences.

You will cover live events and breaking news on social media, delivering a fast turnaround on major stories across the US and around the world and bring in exclusive stories that set us apart from our rivals.

Qualifications

Spanish speaking applicants would be highly desirable for this position, we ask that if you are fluent in Spanish please add this to your application / covering letter.

You are an experienced and digitally savvy social media professional with knowledge of media law, attention to detail and previous experience of working in a social media focused role within a newsroom environment. You have a sharp eye for a story and a keen interest in current affairs.

You’re an excellent communicator with the ability to sell stories that appeal to our audiences with flair, passion and skill. You are a fast but accurate writer with web and social skills, alongside a proficiency in video.

You are comfortable working in a fast paced environment, with a strong understanding of the power of social media. You have a detailed knowledge of Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, X and other social media platforms including Threads and Reddit, as well as a keen eye for emerging social media platforms.

Strong video experience will be essential, ideally with extensive knowledge of Premier, and a background in events, sport, tabloid or breaking news is desirable, as well as experience and knowledge of Echobox. 

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days of paid time off on an accrual basis per year (15 days PTO plus 10 statutory holidays) and 5 sick days - If you work on a statutory holiday you will receive a day in lieu.

• 401k - Up to 3.5% employer contribution depending on your contribution

• Personal Medical Insurance

• Paid Leave for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption/ Caregiver/ Medical Leave

• Employee Discounts - Save on hotels, concerts, sport events and more!

• Access to FinFit via Paychex our HR system: Reduce financial stress with access to instant credit upon approval, tools to manage your money, and free financial counselling.

• As an Inclusive Employer everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive

• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP), dedicated Personal Assistants and Wellness programs

• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.