An exciting opportunity has risen for a talented Head of Social Media to join
Stylist
, overseeing the strategy and content across all of
Stylist
’s social media channels. About
Stylist
: Stylist (part of DC Thomson) is the UK’s leading media brand for women; talking to 5 million UK women a month and making up 40% of the women’s lifestyle sector. Our audience are the UK’s finest professional women – a demographic who we understand and represent better than any other publisher. Our mission? To support, uplift and entertain this audience with compelling content and life-enhancing experiences so that they always feel seen and heard. The award-winning Stylist
magazine and Stylist.co.uk sit at the heart of our portfolio, reaching 400K women in print and over 3 million UK women online through non-stop, mobile-first content. About the role: Stylist
is looking for a Head of Social Media to join their editorial team. Reporting to the Digital Content Director and working closely with the print and digital editors and Editorial Director, you will bring experience leading a social media strategy for a digital publication and driving growth in audience and engagement. This role demands an analytical approach to spearhead the execution of
Stylist ‘s social media strategy combined with outstanding idea generation, a healthy love for data and a deep understanding of how to grow an audience while maintaining our brand positioning. The successful candidate will also have an instinctive understanding of how to serve the
Stylist
reader and will uphold our purpose to help women through the work that we do. An understanding of the topics that appeal to our audience – from feminism through to fashion – is also essential. What to expect: Working with the
Stylist
editorial team, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our social media strategy across various platforms, deciding what will be posted on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Pinterest and more and ensuring our ambitious growth targets are being hit day-in, day-out with analytical oversight. You will attend senior leadership meetings, report on editorial insight, collaborate with the commercial team on pitches and should be comfortable advising other parts of the business in social media best practice if needed. Responsibilities: Oversee the output of
Stylist ’s social media, leading the execution of our social media strategy and working with the social team to ensure everything meets the high standards held by
Stylist Grow
Stylist ’s online audience and increase key engagement metrics Generate concepts for new social media only franchises and brand moments Manage the social media team’s daily workflow as well as supporting the wider editorial team as and when is needed Foster a deep understanding of reader behaviours, utilising insights to enhance user engagement and satisfaction Be adept at spotting new trends and conversation points as they emerge, and make sure
Stylist
is at the forefront of these focal points Work with the editorial team to ensure ambitious KPIs and deadlines are met Requirements: A deep knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively on all social media platforms, with a view of the new platforms we should experiment with Confidence leading on both long-term overarching social media strategy and in-the-moment reactions to the news The ability to work collaboratively and creatively with the wider editorial team To be well-organised and able to juggle lots of different deadlines while working at pace A wealth of ideas on how to best make the brand shine on social media alongside driving traffic Accuracy and attention to detail An in-depth understanding of the
Stylist
brand Beneficial: Knowledge of and experience in content behind a paywall Experience in growing a paid subscription base through social media Experience in video editing To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter. This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week from our London, Fleet Street Office. We offer a generous package including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, health cash plan, gym discount, excellent pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
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Stylist
, overseeing the strategy and content across all of
Stylist
’s social media channels. About
Stylist
: Stylist (part of DC Thomson) is the UK’s leading media brand for women; talking to 5 million UK women a month and making up 40% of the women’s lifestyle sector. Our audience are the UK’s finest professional women – a demographic who we understand and represent better than any other publisher. Our mission? To support, uplift and entertain this audience with compelling content and life-enhancing experiences so that they always feel seen and heard. The award-winning Stylist
magazine and Stylist.co.uk sit at the heart of our portfolio, reaching 400K women in print and over 3 million UK women online through non-stop, mobile-first content. About the role: Stylist
is looking for a Head of Social Media to join their editorial team. Reporting to the Digital Content Director and working closely with the print and digital editors and Editorial Director, you will bring experience leading a social media strategy for a digital publication and driving growth in audience and engagement. This role demands an analytical approach to spearhead the execution of
Stylist ‘s social media strategy combined with outstanding idea generation, a healthy love for data and a deep understanding of how to grow an audience while maintaining our brand positioning. The successful candidate will also have an instinctive understanding of how to serve the
Stylist
reader and will uphold our purpose to help women through the work that we do. An understanding of the topics that appeal to our audience – from feminism through to fashion – is also essential. What to expect: Working with the
Stylist
editorial team, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our social media strategy across various platforms, deciding what will be posted on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Pinterest and more and ensuring our ambitious growth targets are being hit day-in, day-out with analytical oversight. You will attend senior leadership meetings, report on editorial insight, collaborate with the commercial team on pitches and should be comfortable advising other parts of the business in social media best practice if needed. Responsibilities: Oversee the output of
Stylist ’s social media, leading the execution of our social media strategy and working with the social team to ensure everything meets the high standards held by
Stylist Grow
Stylist ’s online audience and increase key engagement metrics Generate concepts for new social media only franchises and brand moments Manage the social media team’s daily workflow as well as supporting the wider editorial team as and when is needed Foster a deep understanding of reader behaviours, utilising insights to enhance user engagement and satisfaction Be adept at spotting new trends and conversation points as they emerge, and make sure
Stylist
is at the forefront of these focal points Work with the editorial team to ensure ambitious KPIs and deadlines are met Requirements: A deep knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively on all social media platforms, with a view of the new platforms we should experiment with Confidence leading on both long-term overarching social media strategy and in-the-moment reactions to the news The ability to work collaboratively and creatively with the wider editorial team To be well-organised and able to juggle lots of different deadlines while working at pace A wealth of ideas on how to best make the brand shine on social media alongside driving traffic Accuracy and attention to detail An in-depth understanding of the
Stylist
brand Beneficial: Knowledge of and experience in content behind a paywall Experience in growing a paid subscription base through social media Experience in video editing To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter. This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week from our London, Fleet Street Office. We offer a generous package including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, health cash plan, gym discount, excellent pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
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