Head of Social Media - London, United Kingdom - dmg::media

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Head of Social Media

Location:
MailOnline Headquarters - London

Position:
Permanent

Job Introduction

You will manage a team of talented social media editors and writers, identity content themes and devise and implement new tactics and strategies, while maintaining editorial standards of excellence.

You will work closely with our editors and journalists to deliver engaging content to our millions of followers.

You must have a high regard for analytics and understand how to use it to inform actions - and deliver demonstrable success.

Requirements:

Exceptional knowledge of industry trends
Proven ability to lead large teams of creatives
Ability to provide vision for growth across multiple social platforms and deliver understanding of analytics and using them to inform output
High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
Ability to identify, vet, and create compelling original and viral stories, local and global, that will be shared on MailOnline's social accounts
Experienced editor capable of quick turnarounds, with multiple projects on your plate at any given moment
Effective communicator and team player who will collaborate with social media producers, journalists and editors to create compelling work
Sharp writer who can write punchy headlines and captions and with a good eye for engaging imagery

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to a team of social media editors and writers
Developing and delivering social media strategy for MailOnline's huge audience
Provide weekly reports on performance for senior leadership

_The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential._

Package Description
In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us.

Here's what to expect:

25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 3x your basic salary.
DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
Subsidised canteen
Onsite gym
Onsite nurse and GP clinics
Our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted dining cards

Plus many other benefits.

About dmg:
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dmg media's brands deliver highly engaging, trusted content to millions of loyal customers around the globe, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Together, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, Metro, i, MailOnline, Mail Plus, and reach more than 11m people daily in the UK.

Globally, our brands reach 180m unique browsers every month.
In March 2021, the business acquired the world's leading science title, New Scientist.

dmg media's newsbrands are expert at getting to the bottom of the stories most relevant to their readers.
- *PAMCo ** Omniture April 2021_

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