Social Media Journalist

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This role is an exciting opportunity for a Social Media Journalist to work in the Sky Sports Social Media team, focusing on commissioning, curating and publishing content to Sky Sports News accounts/channels, and Sky Sports’ main brand accounts across all social platforms.

The role also requires close collaboration with the wider social media team as well, the editorial and video teams in Sky Sports Digital as well as more widely with Sky Sports News and Sky Sports Content teams.

Reporting to a Social Media Output Editor, this is a key role that will ensure Sky Sports is the sports media brand of choice for U35s and diverse audiences, while creating revenue opportunities and continuing to add value to the Sky Sports subscription.

What you'll do:

Understand how to make content stand-out on each social platform, tailoring tone accordingly while remaining true to Sky Sports Social’s brand voice.
Work closely with Content Production and Design team to commission social-first content for Sky Sports’ main brand accounts, including gfx, vertical video and thumbnail creation, where required.
Lead on the output from all Sky Sports News accounts across all platforms, working closely with the Sky Sports News Production and Digital teams, to ensure content is published in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
Liaise with Community Management team to engage target audiences around our content on the channels you oversee and capitalise on trends, as well as facilitate and promote community engagement events around talent and athletes, including AMAs.
Working closely with video production and editorial teams to make sure our social output is fully aligned with all output streams.
Will cut and publish live news moments to multiple social platforms, and facilitate monetization opportunities on each social platform, including live streams.
Demonstrate an understanding of editorial processes with a keen interest in developing own news judgement.
Contribute new ideas and propositions to ensure the continued evolution of Sky Sports across social platforms.
Maintain a good knowledge of current sporting issues, stories and rival publishers.

What you'll bring:

Understanding of social platforms, social video and the different ways new audiences consume content
Experience of managing and publishing to sizable social media accounts and communities.
Demonstrable passion and knowledge for all sports, specifically football, f1, cricket, golf, and tennis.
An understanding of emerging platforms with a keen interest in technology and innovation
Strong verbal and written communication skills are mandatory
Demonstrated experience working in a quick-paced environment with tight deadlines
Highly motivated and creative
A team player, believing in collaboration, adaptability and initiative
Able to readily embrace new technology and change
A strong work ethic and willingness to get involved in all aspects of the business when necessary