We are looking for an Output Editor to work on our social media accounts and channels to help Sky Sports, Sky Sports News and Football Daily stay ahead of the competition for live sport coverage, breaking news and delivery of social-first content.
The role of the Output Editor is to oversee the production and publication of market-leading social media content and ensure both consistency and timely publication across Sky Sports social media accounts and channels.
As the most senior role with a publishing remit, you will manage a group of Social Media Journalists, working closely alongside them, while also liaising with the Content Production and Design and Sports Content teams, including commissioning content.
Alongside overseeing output and delegating publishing duties, the role will also involve publishing content directly where necessary, working across all sports and news.
What you'll do:
Managing a group of Social Media Journalists, you will direct them on what events to cover, and content to publish across all social platforms.
Create individual objectives and specific KPIs for your direct reports, motivating and leading them individually and collectively to deliver against them.
Influence the behaviour of others by leading by example both in terms of managing the delivery of world class content to our users and by demonstrating our Values and the Sky Leadership Behaviours.
Raise performance by supporting and challenging people, building a fair and consistent performance and development culture across the department.
Champion the concept of performance management throughout the department and encourage an environment of coaching and feedback.
Carry out annual and continuing performance reviews (PDPs) for members of the team responsible to them.
The Output Editor must be able to make key editorial decisions about Sky Sports output, commissioning material from the Content Production and Design team for all social platforms, across a range of sports
You will be expected to track and prioritise requests for publication of content from outside of the Social Media team, communicating effectively in-person and over email and chat
You must be creative and able to come up with innovative ways to bring both tentpole and day-to-day events to life across our social channels in new and innovative ways.
When directly publishing content, including around live events, you will know how to tailor content for each platform, both in style and tone, for the highest overall engagement as well as with specifically targeted audiences in mind.
You will be expected to ensure that our social content is of the highest quality at all times so that we maintain our position as the sports broadcaster with the largest following in the UK.
Work closely with senior producers for football, news & community and sports, deputising for them in content planning meetings internally where necessary, feeding in social-first content ideas around specific events.
What you'll bring :
Essential Criteria
Demonstrable passion and knowledge for sport, in particular football
Extensive experience of publishing social media content across all platforms.
Ability to display sound content judgement in a pressurised environment.
Significant experience of social media publishing and content creation.
Demonstratable experience of leading or managing teams, either directly or in-directly.
Experience of managing a team
Attention to detail
Desirable skills and experience:
Working knowledge of social media insight tools
Possess a working knowledge of Media Law
Degree or equivalent qualification (NCTJ) in Media communications or English
Keen interest in developments in digital publishing.
Benefits and perks
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Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
Private healthcare with mental health support
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