Content Editor
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £20000 – £26000/annum + benefits
Content/ News Editor
Hybrid / Home-based
My client, a national leader within multi-media publication is recruiting for a qualified and experienced News Editor based in Aberdeen, Scotland.
My client is looking for candidates with strong leadership skills, excellent storytelling techniques, superb knowledge of social media and a deep understanding of how to make content engaging.
You will be part of an editorial team responsible for developing the brand in line with company strategy. You'll lead a team of enthusiastic news reporters and trainee journalists in finding the best content and know how to get those stories seen. You'll work with trainee reporters on their newsgathering skills and lead the team on a fast-paced daily turnaround, covering off-diary exclusives and breaking news at once.
Key Responsibilities
*Help to lead the team within a geographic cluster, to achieve digital audience growth and engagement targets
*Ensure that resources at all levels in our newsrooms are clearly focused and managed as effectively as possible to deliver their digital targets
*Responsible for delivering registered users' strategy
*Ensure effective use of social media tools by newsroom staff
*Deputise for the editor as needed and act as a champion of our news brands
*Support local and executive management in the delivery of overall strategy
*Foster a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations and having in-the-moment performance discussions.
*Ensure the continued development of team members, supporting them to reach their full potential.
*Partner with our HR team to attract, develop and maintain the best talent to help the business achieve its goals, now and in the future. Including monitoring engagement and using employee feedback to continually improve.
*Act as a role model and taking a lead on change initiatives to support the gr
The Ideal Candidate
*Communication, including written, face-to-face, presentation skills and the ability to cascade consistent messages for maximum impact.
*Delegation
*Coaching
*Planning and organisation
*Problem-solving
*Decision-making
*Long-standing experience as a content editor
*Experience as a manager
*Strong news sense
*Proven Strong digital publishing skills
Package Description
*Competitive salary
*25 days holiday per annum
*Homeworking flexibility
*Inclusion Networks and Champions, giving all employees a voice
If you would like more information on the role then call Kaleigh on (phone number removed)
More Information
- Address Aberdeen
