Head of Social & Audience

We are look a Head of Social Media & Audience to join our Sydney office on a twelvemonth maternity leave contract. The role will drive the news list and agenda, manage a team of social media reporters, produce regular compelling content for DMA readers, and support the 24/7 newsroom by working night and weekend shifts as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and populate Daily Mail Australia social feeds with a focus on FacebookManage and cover live events and breaking newsexecutive on social mediaMonitor daily social media analytics to gauge the success of social media efforts and initiativesAssist news editors with coordination of social interaction during live eventsMonitor the competitive landscape and identify trends in social media and news consumptionWork closely with reporters and editors from various desks around the newsroom on social best practicesTo be a successful in this role, you must be able to:Assist with recruitment of social media staffVerify statements and factsLiaise with inhouse lawyersLiaise with social desks in the UK and US on social feedsCommunicate with reporters to clarify points or suggest improvements where necessaryActively shape Daily Mail Australia''s social media feed to gebrek passion traffic through engaging and breaking storiesContribute to daily conferencesMonitor and report on key SEO metrics, including indepth keyword researchLead a team of Social Media Video Producers, selecting stories for TikTok performance and engagementOversee the social media rosterManage the Social Media assistants workloadAbide by the Journalists'' code of ethicsReports into: The Editor.This is an exciting opportunity to join Daily Mail Australia and we are looking for someone who is ambitious and can supportSegundo our growth and business objectives. On offer is a competitive salary package, private health insurance and a wellness allowance.Does this sound like you? Apply NOW with your resume if you think you''ve got what it takes to excel in a highperforming team who LOVE what they do.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-01-24