The Junior Social Media Manager / Editor will support daily execution across social channels, translating editorial output into high-performing posts, stories, and short-form assets. The role reports to the Head of the Website and collaborates closely with journalists/editors and video production to ensure a consistent, high-frequency and brand-aligned social presence.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Publishing and scheduling daily content across key platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X/Twitter, YouTube, etc.)

• Writing platform-native copy (captions, headlines, CTAs) and adapting tone/format per channel

• Turning breaking news and newsroom content into engaging social posts (cards, carousels, stories, reels)

• Coordinating with journalists/editors to ensure speed, accuracy, and alignment

• Community management: monitoring comments/messages and escalating sensitive topics when needed

• Supporting basic visual editing (templates, simple motion, cropping, thumbnails, subtitles)

• Tracking performance (reach, engagement, watch time) and optimizing based on insights

• Monitoring trends, formats, and platform updates; suggesting experiments (A/B hooks, post types)

• Supporting live coverage moments (events, political developments, breaking stories) when required

• Any other task that may be required from time to time

Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, or related field

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in social media, digital publishing, or content production (internships welcome)

• Strong understanding of platform mechanics and what drives engagement (especially IG/TikTok)

• Familiarity with tools such as Canva, CapCut, TikTok Studio, Meta Business Suite (or equivalent)

• Ability to work fast and accurately under tight deadlines and high posting frequency

• Portfolio or examples of social work (links/screenshots acceptable)

• Fluency in Greek and working proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Core competencies of a successful candidate:

• Digital native with a strong “speed + quality” mindset

• Strong execution and reliability under pressure

• Collaborative, newsroom-friendly communication

• Curious, trend-aware, proactive