Social Media Producer
As a key player in our dynamic online team, you'll support the Group Digital Editor and guide the social media strategy, growing our audience by identifying new opportunities. If you're passionate about news, have top-notch writing skills, and thrive under pressure - we want you!
What We Need
To thrive in this role you must have excellent knowledge of social media platforms, writing and communication skills, sound news judgment, a keen attention to detail, a strong sense of urgency, an ability to multi-task and a thorough grasp of online content distribution.
Key Responsibilities
* Create and curate compelling and engaging social media content for The Nightly.
* Manage and populate The Nightly's social media accounts in conjunction with the wider digital team.
* Use graphic design and video tools such as Adobe Express to help create engaging social media content.
* Manage The Nightly's paid social media accounts to ensure optimum reach and CTR.
* Advise on Seven West Media's social media strategy and ensure the social media channels align with this strategy.
* Identify trending story opportunities on social media.
* Identify new online readers to expand the audience for the website.
* Collaborate with digital producers, reporters, editors and the video team to ensure our news stories are given the right social media treatment.
* Have a keen interest in news at a local, national and international level.
* Identify new social media channels and opportunities to capture new audiences.
* Maintain awareness of legal and ethical issues in reporting.
* Continuously upskill and stay updated with technology, digital and social trends.
* Work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
What You Bring
* A journalism degree and experience working within the media industry.
* A strong work ethic and a healthy level of initiative.
* A high level of literacy and attention to detail.
* Good interview and communication skills.
* The ability to work autonomously under high pressure.
* Flexibility in a seven-day newsroom - including weekend shifts.
Benefits
* Work with a leading media company - no media background required!
* Salary sacrifice, paid parental leave, and an employee perks program.
* A vibrant, creative culture where your ideas and energy will be valued.
* Flexibility in a high-performance but relaxed, friendly workplace.
* Exciting opportunities for personal growth in an exciting company.
Please note, only applicants with valid Australian work rights will be considered.
Seven West Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.
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