Senior Social Editor

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Yahoo Senior People & Talent Partner APJ @ Yahoo | Global Talent Acquisition Yahoo are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Social Editor to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the creation and strategic distribution of compelling content across our social media platforms. The ideal candidate is a socially-savvy storyteller with a deep understanding of the Australian entertainment landscape, as well as strong awareness of both local and global news trends. Success in this role requires a proven ability to break stories, cultivate and engage digital communities, and create highly shareable content. A deep understanding of audience behaviour and platform-specific best practices is essential. You will be expected to innovate, tailor, and repurpose content effectively to meet audiences where they are and deliver measurable results. This role is a 12-month full time contract position with the option to extend for the right candidate. What will you be doing? Driving and amplifying our news and entertainment coverage: You will be on top of the daily trending news agenda and emerging themes and collaborate with the wider editorial team to amplify the reach of their written content on social platforms. Monitoring and improving our content offering across multiple platforms whilst developing a strong understanding of our audience and their preferences to drive user engagement and loyalty. Collaborating on series and franchises through regular communication with senior editorial leaders and key stakeholders to bring to life opportunities to amplify our content offering in key topic areas. Taking a hands-on approach to great storytelling, developing original ideas based on trends and topical issues and turning them into innovative formats that captivate our audience. Finding unique and engaging ways to tell stories on social platforms and collaborating on video formats which align with our audience's interests and goals. What you will Bring? Strong experience working as a social producer in an editorial environment. Experience of producing and editing text, graphical and video content for social media including Facebook, Instagram, Reddit and TikTok. Experience distributing content across multiple social media platforms driving engagement and growing audiences. In-depth understanding of social media and the creation of shareable content High-level writing and communication skills A creative individual who can use editing styles and techniques to produce high-quality content specifically for social media. Excellent research skills with the ability to tap into developing trends and pitch unique ideas. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with different teams and stakeholders Why Yahoo? Competitive compensation package. Career Growth: Opportunities to thrive in an innovative industry. Impact: Influence how millions access news globally. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Writing/Editing Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution and Writing and Editing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Yahoo by 2x Get notified about new Editor jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia . Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago Freelance English Content Writer - AI Tutor Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago Freelance English Proofreader - AI Tutor Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago Millers Point, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 3 months ago Managing Editor - Better Homes and Gardens Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr