Head of Consumer Social

Newsweek · Remote, United Kingdom · Remote

Posted 5/6/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.    Newsweek is looking to bring on a Head of Consumer Social to our Social Team. The   Head   of   Consumer   Social   will   lead   traffic   and   engagement   strategies   across   Facebook,  Instagram, TikTok,  Reddit,   X,   and   other   consumer   platforms.   This   role   will   also   drive   social   video   strategy   and influencer-led growth in partnership with the VP of Growth Markets and/or others.   This is a full-time role, working 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. You will be able to work from home, from anywhere in the UK, or from our office space at Canary Wharf, London. Key Responsibilities: Develop  and implement  platform - specific   strategie s to grow social referrals, engagement, and monetization across consumer social platforms.   Lead   social   video   strategy  and growth   across   Facebook,   Instagram,   TikTok,   and   emerging platforms.  Partner with video and multimedia teams to ensure success.   Own and execute  social campaigns to promote Newsweek original series ,  subscriptions,   new  products  and  offerings .     Partner with Editorial, Audience , and  Product  teams  to  execute  cross-functional projects  aimed at improving newsroom efficiency,  digital visibility , and user engagement.    Track and report on social   media performance , proactively   identifying  opportunities to improve engagement and  platform  referrals.   Develop and  participate  in A/B testing initiatives and help implement learnings into future posts  and  social media  strategies.   Support  and grow   community   engagement   and   content   amplification.   Collaborate   with   the   video/multimedia   team   and   VP   of   Growth   Markets   on monetization strategies and new revenue growth.   Promote   YouTube   content   on   other   social   media   platforms   and   support   influencer -led audience growth in line with newsroom strategy.   Manage  social team  direct  reports , including  responsibility for performance management, coaching  / development, workload prioritization, and day-to-day oversight.   Any   other   reasonable   duties   to   meet   the   needs   of   the   business.  Qualifications:  Proven  track record  of successfully  managing social media platforms ,  developing consumer engagement str ategies and monetization for a  global  newsroom.   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of  representing  the brand in a professional manner across all channels.   Demonstrable  expertise  in  analyzing  social media metrics and  reporting on  campaign effectiveness to inform future activity.   Familiarity with relevant UK data protection and advertising regulations, ensuring all content is compliant and ethically produced.   Ability to lead and motivate a team,  fostering  creativity and collaboration to drive innovative social campaigns.   Strong  organizational  skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure.   Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.

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