Regional Digital Editor £40-45k plus benefits

Our client is one of the a largest privately owned regional newspaper companies in the UK. .

They now have an exciting new role on offer within their multimedia publishing business, for a forward-thinking, dynamic digital editor with a passion for local news.

This new position is part of the company’s drive to move into a digital-first era, and they are looking for a talented journalist to help them shape that future and deliver their agreed editorial strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and grow their digital presence through agreed additional platforms and the way in which their brands interact with the wider community.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a staff of 7 out of 2 regional offices

• Use data and analytics to drive the content agenda, with the aim of increasing page views and engagement

• Build the brand’s digital presence through additional platforms, as agreed with the Editorial Director or Deputy Editorial Director

• To transform the workflow and lead the newsroom with a digital-first process

• To develop and grow our digital presence and the way in which our brands interact with the wider community

• Work with commercial teams to increase monetisation of our digital content

• Have a digital-first mindset, ensuring all content is produced for online first with consideration given to the timing of when articles are published

• Oversee production of content across our brands that is relevant, high-quality, engaging and improves our websites

• Drive digital growth across all platforms

• Produce and manage the production of hyperlocal and engaging digital content, including ‘today’ stories, social media, live blogs and video content

• Be an active participant in and a promoter of all forms of social media – both personally and on behalf of your brand – including exploring new platforms as they emerge

• Manage the teams and processes to ensure all agreed content volumes, targets – e.g. video, blogs etc – and deadlines are met

• Work with central content team to promote engaging, hyperlocal content, targeting new audiences

• Know the difference between SEO, social and website headlines to improve search performance

• Immerse yourself and your brands in the community – both in physical and virtual spaces. Continuously build contacts with editorial and commercial stakeholders