Head of Social Media

Shape the Future of News Engagement at The Telegraph

Are you a strategic, data-savvy social media expert with a passion for journalism? The Telegraph Media Group is seeking a seasoned Social Media Lead to drive innovation, engagement, and growth across our social platforms. You’ll lead a talented team of social editors and help shape how millions interact with our award-winning journalism daily.

This is a pivotal leadership role focused on growing subscriptions, expanding audience reach, and elevating digital storytelling across platforms including Meta, X, TikTok, Reddit, and LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Innovation:
  Develop and lead The Telegraph’s social media strategy with a clear focus on audience growth, engagement, and subscriptions.

• Editorial Alignment:
  Work closely with desks across News, Video, Audio, and Features to align storytelling with social-first strategies.

• Content Oversight:
  Ensure all posts are on-brand, optimised for platforms, and contribute to long-term brand value and community development.

• Analytics-Driven:
  Use performance data and social listening tools to guide content decisions and react quickly to emerging trends and news moments.

• Team Leadership:
  Manage, mentor, and grow a team of social editors; establish workflows that support newsroom agility and cross-desk collaboration.

• Cross-Platform Collaboration:
  Maintain strong relationships with third-party platforms (Meta, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.) and stay ahead of platform innovations.

• Campaign Development:
  Lead bespoke strategies for editorial launches, campaigns, product innovations, and market expansion.

• Staff Support & Training:
  Help journalists and editors build their personal social media profiles in alignment with The Telegraph’s editorial voice and mission.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Extensive leadership experience in social media at a quality digital news publisher, preferably with a subscription-based model

• Deep knowledge of audience development, digital storytelling, and engagement tactics across major platforms

• Strong experience in managing and mentoring teams in high-performing editorial environments

• Expertise in social analytics tools, content planning, and performance reporting

• Ability to influence and collaborate across large, complex newsrooms

• A strong instinct for news, trends, and audience behavior

• Committed to pushing innovation and staying ahead of digital media evolution

Why Work at The Telegraph?

We offer a fast-paced, purpose-driven newsroom where you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of digital journalism.

 Benefits Include:

• Dynamic working & hybrid flexibility

• Six months fully paid maternity leave + enhanced partner leave

• Private medical cover

• Season ticket loans

• Life assurance

• Extensive training & development via The Academy

Diversity & Inclusion at Our Core

At The Telegraph, we are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments and additional support where needed.

 To learn more about our purpose, people values, and commitment to inclusion, visit: Telegraph Media Group Careers