Social Media Editor – Daily Express – Reach (London)

We are looking for a Social Media Editor to join us at the Daily Express. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive web traffic, maximise engagement and increase brand awareness.

Reporting into the Head of Social, the Social Media Editor will be responsible for managing the Daily Express’ social media channels including Facebook, X, TikTok and Instagram.

We are looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to use your social media skills to tell the stories we believe are important for our Express community so we can continue to diversify our content.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

We are happy to consider applications on a flexible working basis, and will always aim to accommodate requests where possible.

This role is home and hub based linked to our London Hub with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. We are therefore open to candidates based in and around London.

What will the role involve?

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 play a leading role in driving best practice among the team and passing your knowledge on to the wider newsroom. You will edit and post stories and videos on our social pages while coming up with new creative ways to drive traffic to the Daily Express website and grow our audiences.

You will forward plan social media content, covering live events and breaking news on social media while monitoring the external landscape to identify trends. You will communicate your findings while sharing knowledge and best practice across the business, but particularly in the newsroom. You will take a proactive approach in reviewing and developing the long-term strategy of the social team. This role will involve weekend and evening working so a flexible approach is required.

Who are we looking for?

An experienced journalist with your NCTJ or equivalent qualification and media law knowledge, you’re an excellent communicator who is able to sell stories with flair, passion and skill. You are a fast and accurate journalist with excellent digital and social skills, and you are able to sell stories in the best way to appeal to our audiences.

You will have good experience of managing social media accounts in a newsroom environment, and will be ready to take on more responsibility. You have  detailed knowledge of and demonstrable experience using Facebook, X , Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and other social media platforms.

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement – join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day – an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave – including maternity, paternity and adoption – and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan – free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers 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) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities – you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.