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SalaryParamount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What's more, you'll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon), our digital platform 10 Play that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels), and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.This is a permanent full-time role based in SYDNEY (hybrid)Enough about us! What you'll do as a Deputy Social & Digital Media Editor:The Deputy Social & Digital Media Editor is a crucial role in helping to drive the news strategy across our online platforms. The role requires a strong understanding of the news cycle, digital and social media; generating stories, sourcing and curating pitches; sub-editing copy, design and video knowledge. Assisting daily operations and helping lead a national team of talented online news producers.What will you be doing?Help manage and grow 10 News First's digital and presence on all off platformAssist daily operations of editorial, curate the newslist and lead sub-editing for Social & Digital teamAssist in live events or breaking news, which may include working out of office hours or on weekends as requiredWork with the editor to maximise audience engagement, monetisation and brand presence.Develop excellent relationships with 10 News First broadcast teamLeverage social channels to source and gather contentRegular reporting and assist in KPI management for the teamWhat are we looking for? What's essential?Minimum of 3 years at a news organisation/newsroomExperience with real-time analytics, social management and share toolsSenior understanding of social and digital platforms including YouTubeHigh attention to detail and excellent sub-editing skillsStrong experience using video and image editing software such as Canva, Adobe Premiere and PhotoshopExceptional communication skills, stakeholder management and ability to help coordinate with a national teamAbility to work under pressureProven understanding of the news cycle and reportingA passion for newsAn innovative mindset when it comes to content creationAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced news environmentAbility to foster and manage key working relationships both within a local newsroom and across a nationally based social teamWork in-officeA fastidious eye for detail and a keenness for fact-checkingKnowledge of media lawFlexibility to regularly work outside regular office hours, particularly late nights, and on weekends when requiredWhy Paramount?We could just list the numerous benefits our employees avail of every day. However, for now we'll just leave you with how our employees feel about us:92% of our employees stated they would highly recommend Paramount to a friend (Glassdoor)We hold a 4.2 STAR RATING, by far the highest rating in the media sector (Seek Company Profiles)#LI-LG1Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world's oldest living cultures.
