Senior Social Media Editor - Telegraph Recommended

Role purpose and overview

The Telegraph’s social media editors work to maximise the potential of the stories we tell, combining excellent social media and journalistic skills. 

The Senior Social Media Editor for Telegraph Recommended will work with the central Social Media team to launch and grow Recommended content across a variety of social media platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Social Media and Head of Recommended to develop a social media strategy for Telegraph Recommended.
• Launch Recommended on appropriate social media channels.
• Edit and maintain Recommended social media feeds to a high standard.
• Work with the Recommended team to develop ideas and implement strategy. 
• Grow and build strong communities using social media.
• Monitor and research product review social media and search trends, as well as emerging platforms/tools/channels.
• Use analytics tools to help inform the strategy.

• Identify gaps in our strategy/daily outputs and new ideas to fill these.

• Report on performance to key Recommended stakeholders.

Key skills

• Proven experience in a social media role with a good understanding of content production.
• Strong knowledge of social media and creative storytelling within the product review space. 
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation and initiative.
• A self-starter with the ability to work comfortably both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent and clear communication skills.
• Able to work to tight deadlines while maintaining flawless accuracy.
• Ability to manage longer-term projects alongside fast-moving daily responsibilities.
• Experience working with social video.
• Experience working with affiliate content within the product review space would be beneficial.
• Experience with TikTok Shop is also desirable.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.