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The Economist is hiring for the Senior role in the London newsroom. The newspaper is seeking someone with a significant record of success in social-media publishing or digital journalism to join the global team as Head of Social Media.
The Economist is an international weekly newspaper printed in magazine-format and published digitally that focuses on current affairs, international business, politics, and technology.
Conditions
This candidates will be based in the main newsroom in central London, but can be located remotely for now. They must already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Requirements
Candidates must understand The Economist’s brand and where it fits in the global media landscape. They will grasp the difference between a thread, a fleet and a carousel, will know how to use the link in our bio and will be able to easily turn a long-form article into a snappy, accurate, bite-sized piece of social content.
They will also be an effective and compassionate manager who can lead and motivate a group of talented journalists who were nominated for Social Media Team of the Year at The Drum Online Media Awards in 2020. Experience with push notifications, home-page management, SEO, newsletters and tools such as SocialFlow, Later, Photoshop and Parse.ly is a plus.
Ultimately, we are looking for an innovative self-starter with excellent editorial judgment, a keen eye for detail and a plan to turn our award-winning journalism into eye-catching content that reflects our values and wider editorial strategy.
Applicants should submit an assessment of how The Economist currently uses social media to engage audiences, including a series of recommendations on what we could do better. This assessment is the most important part of the application, so make sure you explain your proposals thoroughly and clearly.
Details
We will read this assessment blind (ie. without seeing your name or your experience). Only if what is written fits with what we are looking for will we examine the accompanying CV or resumé and consider the rest of your application. You should also include a cover letter that explains why you are the right person for the role.
The closing date is Sunday January 31st 2021.
