Overnight Social Journalist – Freelance

🕒 March 12

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📰 Journalist

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsor

This company has sponsored UK Skilled Worker visas in the past.

👻 Ghost score 53%

What it means: how likely this posting is sitting open without active hiring.How to read it: 60% or higher means we think this is a ghost. Lower scores are less of a worry.How we score it: age, reposts, open roles vs team size, how fast jobs close, and whether pay is listed.Fine print: an estimate from public data, not a judgment of the company. Real jobs can score high, so treat it as a hint, not a fact.

Apply Now

Find Similar Remote Jobs

Set Up Email Alert For New Jobs

📊 Check your resume score for this job

Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply.

Upload Resume

LADbible Group

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

201 - 500 employees

👥 B2C

📱 Media

📣 Marketing

B2C • Media • Marketing

LADbible Group is a leading digital media company that redefines entertainment and news for a social generation. Founded in 2012, it has grown to become the largest social publisher globally, reaching over 584 million people each month. With offices in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, LADbible Group operates across major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and is known for its impactful digital marketing and advertising campaigns that have garnered numerous awards for their creativity and social purpose.

📋 Description

• Monitoring the overnight news and social landscape to identify trending stories, viral videos and emerging cultural moments. • Writing and publishing fast-turnaround articles that reflect LADbible’s tone of voice and editorial style. • Packaging and publishing content for maximum social engagement, including writing headlines, captions and selecting thumbnails. • Scheduling and posting content across Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter and other social platforms. • Spotting opportunities for follow-up angles, explainers or original takes on trending topics. • Using Google Trends, social platforms, forums and online communities to source stories audiences care about. • Monitoring article and social performance and using data insights to improve future content. • Working closely with social editors and journalists across LADbible Group to ensure consistent overnight coverage and smooth handover to the daytime team. • Contributing ideas for original stories and viral formats that resonate with LADbible’s global audience. • Maintaining high editorial standards while working quickly and accurately in a breaking-news environment.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience working in digital journalism, social media publishing or a fast-moving online newsroom. • A strong understanding of social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X/Twitter. • Excellent knowledge of internet culture, trending news and viral content. • Proven ability to identify stories with strong audience potential. • Strong writing skills with the ability to produce accurate, engaging articles quickly. • Experience using SEO tools including Google Trends and understanding search trends on Organic and Discover. • A calm, organised approach to working under pressure and meeting deadlines. • A strong understanding of journalism law, ethics and verification. • A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing ideas within a team environment. • Experience writing or publishing viral or social-first content is desirable.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours • Professional development opportunities