Facebook advertises for a head of news after US election concerns

Job ad suggests company is looking for someone to address fears about fake news and social network's wider impact

Facebook is looking for an experienced media executive to help smooth its relationship with the press amid mounting concerns about fake news and the social network's influence over the public.

On Monday the company began advertising for a head of news partnerships with "20+ years of experience in news, with strong track-record and understanding across the business". The requirement means those applying must have started their news career before Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg had celebrated his 13th birthday.