At a time of significant digital growth and expansion for The Sun Online, News Website of The Year 2019, we’re looking for a talented, highly motivated, resourceful individual, with a deep knowledge of social media platforms and current affairs to join our flourishing team at the heart of the newsroom.

You will:

• Play a key role in the ongoing development and execution of The Sun's social media strategy.
• Curate content from across Sun Online to satisfy a diverse range of audience demographics.
• Edit and maintain The Sun’s social media channels to a high standard in close conjunction with the rest of the team.
• Contribute to The Sun’s adoption of emerging social platforms and tools, and take responsibility for the growth of The Sun’s new social channels.
• Work directly with editorial, digital, video, picture, design, commercial and marketing teams, ensuring their respective demands are met.
• As a team, ensure the newsroom has sufficient insight to produce Internet-friendly stories, and take responsibility for their subsequent distribution on social media channels.
• Focus on targets and be clear on what is required in order to meet them.
• Work flexibly, including evening and weekend shifts.

Key skills and experience:

• Deep knowledge of social media platforms and current affairs
• Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard
• Pro-active and displays a willingness to take on any task
• Positive attitude and good team player
• Takes initiative in order to achieve desired results
• Self-starter, organised and a good problem-solver, able to eliminate obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches
• Can demonstrate an understanding of the The Sun brand, both print and digital

Application process

Please click 'Apply' to send your CV (including your Twitter handle) and a cover letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.