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Video Social Media Editor - Recommended

The Telegraph, City of Westminster

Video Social Media Editor - Recommended

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The Telegraph, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 2 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4194725db2a24dca98b81c07afd3df20

Full Job Description

  • Commission, edit and publish videos with social audiences in mind, specialising in short form and vertical formats
  • Inform best practices for scripting, presenting, shooting and editing social footage
  • Brief expert writers on visual requirements for Recommended products for app, web and social and provide feedback. Own and refine this process to ensure our social video content continues to be engaging and effective
  • Shoot and edit projects, including attending external shoots if required
  • Use data and analytics to inform onward strategy.
  • Create a social strategy to grow our offsite audience for Recommended and drive traffic to the website

    Experienced in video production and editing for social media using Adobe Premiere, preferably within an e-commerce and/or editorial environment
  • Experience making videos reach large audiences, and an understanding of how to capture audiences
  • Overseeing social strategy, presenting ideas and best practice
  • Worked in a social media role with a good understanding of content production
  • Strong creative storytelling and scripting skills
  • Proven track record of driving follower growth across diverse social platforms and nurturing engaged communities
  • Competence speaking 'language' of social; understanding how to connect with audiences on different social platforms
  • The ability to work comfortably both independently and as part of a team
  • Good at fostering and building relationships in person and online, individually and at scale
  • A firm grasp of The Telegraph's brands and journalistic values, both in digital and in print
  • Understanding of analytics tools, and the ability to make decisions about social media activities based on analytics when appropriate

    Telegraph Recommended is highly trusted by our audience to recommend purchases. The increased quality and frequent updates of our Recommended editorial has delivered on and increased that trust, while also delivering affiliate revenue.
    • We have ambitions to invest and develop Telegraph Recommended into a major channel for the website over the next few years. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and optimising e-commerce videos across all social platforms., The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. Training and development With support from your manager and colleagues, you'll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career. Our commitment to inclusion At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware. To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.

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