Lighthouse Reports is an award-winning, impact-driven investigative newsroom. We've worked with more than 200 news outlets around the world from leading international broadcasters to innovative metro newsrooms and content creators on ground-breaking public interest stories. Our team, which includes data scientists, visual investigators, impact producers and money trails experts is a sought-after partner for some of the most complex and important journalism collaborations out there. We work across formats from documentary to radio, podcasts, print, socials and other creative formats.
Lighthouse is looking for a
full-time
Social Media Manager to help build Lighthouse's social media presence in a way that improves the trust and reach of public interest investigative work. You'll be responsible for content creation and execution across platforms while building and managing relationships with social-media first partners. The Social Media Manger will be part of the impact team, collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to ensure social content supports Lighthouse's wider goals of engagement and real-world impact.
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Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day social media strategy and execution across platforms
Produce and edit a diverse range of social-first video and visual content from concept to delivery - including behind-the-scenes content, methodology explainers, and investigation coverage
Work as part of the impact team to align social strategy with each investigation's audience and impact goals, and sharing audience insights that inform how our work is released and promoted.
Build Lighthouse's audience and manage the community: help define and engage it, engage in comments and replies and community conversation in a way that breaks down investigative findings and builds connection and trust
Research and identify potential new content creator partners and develop ideas for building and deepening those networks
Manage and maintain relationships with creator partners
Track, analyse, and report on social media performance and audience growth metrics
Requirements
3-5 years of experience in video editing and social media management
Video editing and graphic design skills
Strong editorial and instincts - knowing what makes content land on socials
Experience collaborating with creators and influencers
Knack for spotting new partnership opportunities
Comfortable working independently and juggling multiple projects and content needs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, fluency in a second language is a plus
Benefits
25 paid vacation days plus, national holidays
Remote or hybrid work set up depending on location
Macbook or similar laptop
Support for trainings and to attend conferences and events
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