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The Reg seeks online community manager

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The Register is looking for a digital ninja the right person to manage the Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn presence of our tech news website and interact with our communities on other mobile and social platforms.

The individual should live and breathe Twitter, Facebook and Reddit. They will interact with communities wherever they live – be it Facebook or WhatsApp, etc.

They will spend time talking to our intelligent, funny readers on said social platforms as well as in our native commenting community. They will promote the site and make contacts in forums where we are not known.

Necessary Attributes

  • A witty, well-read and switched-on person with a nose for news and a good, if not expert knowledge of, and interest in, technology – as well as the willingness to quickly learn where their knowledge is patchy.
  • Curiosity is a key attribute of our readers and this person’s posts and engagements should show an understanding of this.
  • A very good understanding of what works and what doesn’t on social media is essential, and the successful candidate will be familiar with The Register’s editorial tone, which is hard hitting, irreverent and fun.
  • Some experience using audience engagement tools/apps.
  • Forum moderation experience, and experience in making new audiences aware of website content is also a prerequisite.
  • Numerate and financially literate – you will manage a budget.

Highly desirable

  • Personal Twitter account with a significant following and evidence of constant interaction.
  • Has used social media to engage with contacts/gather news.
  • Nice to have: A well-populated Flipboard or other news dissemination app.

Send applications for the London-based position to: Production editor, Jude Karabus, jkarabus@sitpub.com. ®

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