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• Proactively research and seek the latest videos, news, trends, gossip and reports ahead of other major brands
• Have the ability to instinctively spot a story that the audience will love to watch or hear about, with a focus on original storytelling
• Develop an understanding of our core audience and demonstrate awareness of audience topics and trends
• Having a 360-degree approach to sourcing content, taking into account the various ways in which audiences can reach our content via different mediums
• Collaborate on ideas with other social editors and writers within the team, working together to develop concepts for audience and make them better
• Scheduling and posting content via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Packaging articles - creating captions, titles and thumbnails to help generate traffic
• Regularly monitor insights using social media analysis tools and review and report on effectiveness to maximise results
• Adopting other methods of growing audience from other referrers, including search
• Use initiative and creativity to bring new ideas to the team, sharing knowledge and contributing to ongoing improvements
• Working across a seven-day rota and covering live events as they happen

Skills and experience we'd like you to have:

• Experience in social media, with a strong knowledge of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter a necessity.
• A strong interest in the UK news cycle, pop culture and viral content for a youth audience.
• A university degree and/or equivalent to Journalism / Broadcasting / Media
• Demonstrated a clear knowledge and passion for trending news and how to produce original stories
• Worked as part of a team and been able to demonstrate strong teamwork skills as part of that
• Have clear examples of social campaigns worked on and/or a portfolio of social posts or articles that have helped deliver audience
• An understanding or willingness to understand search engine optimisation
• Have held some responsibility for selection of content for a digital audience
• Knowledge of journalism law and ethics

Instagram - @lifeatladbibleAt LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week.LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities, to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.Department Locations Remote status HybridContact Senior Talent Acquisition Manager - HRColleaguesJOIN USManchestercareersite--jobs--form-overlay#showFormOverlay">Apply Now! jobs--overlay#closeOverlay">EDITORIAL xc2xb7 Manchester xc2xb7 HybridSocial Editor (LAD)Loading application formCareer site

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