Job Description

We are looking for an Engagement Producer to join us to play a key role in the exciting growth of the South East\xe2\x80\x99s biggest news brands, helping us to build relationships with new and existing readers across EssexLive and the wider South East.

From creating engaging written and video content tailored to a digital audience to showcasing the great work our reporters do, your job will be to deliver content to a wider readership and interact with our readers, showcasing and creating discussion around the news that matters to them.

This is an ideal role for a creative self-starter who understands social media and wants to bring something new to some of the biggest newsbrands. We are looking for candidates with excellent storytelling techniques, superb digital skills and a deep understanding of how to make content engaging.

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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.

This position is a maternity cover and will be on a 8 month fixed term contract.

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

This role is home based however due to the nature of the role, you will need to be based in or around Essex.

What will the role involve?

You will oversee the successful implementation of our social media strategies and manage our social accounts and create engaging content to build relationships with readers with a strong focus on Facebook Live, video and pictures. You will cover live events and breaking news across social platforms, fine and flag stories that you know will perform well across our regional titles\xe2\x80\x99 social pages.

You will monitor our rivals to identify trends and communicate your findings. You will be a social expert and will share knowledge across our South East newsrooms. You will engage readers in our online commenting system, curate newsletters and drive engagement in creative ways.

Qualifications:

Who are we looking for?

A journalist with your NCTJ or equivalent qualification and media law knowledge, with a strong understanding of social media platforms and how to engage an audience. You have content writing experience with a news reporting background.

You\xe2\x80\x99re social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and possess excellent digital publishing skills with a passion for local journalism. You\xe2\x80\x99re flexible, inquisitive and are on the pulse of what makes a great story!

Additional Information:

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\xe2\x80\x99ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days\xe2\x80\x99 holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years\xe2\x80\x99 service with Reach, you\xe2\x80\x99ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day\xe2\x80\x99s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you\xe2\x80\x99ll be eligible after just six months\xe2\x80\x99 employment
• As one of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone\xe2\x80\x99s 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 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest, a free subscription to mindfulness app Headspace and access to free mental health coaching through Sanctus
• Awesome career opportunities - you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

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