Reuters seeks an experienced digital editor for the social-media team to help lead coverage on our various platforms with a focus on YouTube. This person will be responsible for setting and leading the strategy on YouTube to grow the Reuters subscriber base. The ideal candidate will have great news judgment and proven skills as a digital storyteller.
About the Role
As Social Media Editor, you will:
* Work with video, graphics, images, and text gathered by our global news teams to produce native experiences to share our world-class journalism across platforms.
* Create and implement a comprehensive strategy to grow our YouTube presence, ensuring alignment with overall brand goals and content priorities.
* Work across teams to ensure content is tailored to YouTube audiences, including original videos and live streams. Work closely with text and video teams to ensure cohesive content that aligns with the Reuters Trust Principles.
* Use YouTube SEO best practices, including tagging, thumbnails, titles, and descriptions, to maximize discoverability and engagement.
* Monitor channel performance using YouTube Analytics and other tools. Create detailed reports and actionable insights to refine content strategy.
* Build and nurture subscriber base by posting in the community tab and foster new ways to engage our YouTube audience.
* Stay ahead of emerging YouTube trends, features, and best practices to keep the channel competitive.
About You
You’re a good fit for the role of Social Media Editor if:
* You have excellent writing skills, and experience creating engaging and innovative multimedia content.
* A copy editor’s eye for detail, style and grammar.
* You’re an avid consumer — and have a clear understanding of — digital and social media, including insight into upcoming trends on YouTube.
* You have proven experience managing and growing a YouTube channel for a brand or media organization. The role demands fluency in news, social media and a deep understanding of YouTube Analytics, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
* You thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment and can multitask and balance priorities.
* You have good editorial judgment, team collaboration, and a passion for news are critical. While video editing is not required, proficiency in Adobe Premiere is a plus.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Tuesday 28th January 2025.
What's in it for you
At Reuters, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:
* Global Career: As a global company, we can offer a truly international career and progression opportunities.
* Learning & Development: On the job learning and coaching. We also have a dedicated training team focused on the continuous development of our journalists.
* Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market leading benefits including paid volunteering days.
* Perks: Work alongside Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists and a team who provide unmatched, award-winning coverage of the world’s most important stories.
About Reuters
Reuters is the world’s largest multimedia news provider. Founded in 1851, it is committed to the Trust Principles of independence, integrity and freedom from bias. With unmatched coverage in over 16 languages, and reaching
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