Political Editor
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
Political Editor – News Letter
Location: Belfast / Agile
The News Letter is a digital and newspaper brand located in Northern Ireland and is part of the substantial series of JPIMedia titles across the country.
We are now looking for a Political Editor to further build on our unrivalled reputation.
Do you have a passion for great political exclusives online and in print, can you routinely produce the highest-quality journalism and do you have the ability to spot a trending story?
Do you want to be part of a highly-skilled collaborative team?
You will have a hunger to learn, develop and embrace change in an exciting and fast-paced environment.
In tune with social media, you will have a grasp of SEO and a natural understanding of what makes great political content – and you will always want to be first with the latest news.
Who we are looking for:
* Successful candidates will have a keen eye for a political story and an understanding of what drives audiences, along with a natural understanding of SEO
* The ability to build a wide range of great contacts at all political levels
* Demonstrate the ability to follow analytics, identify content trends and come up with original content ideas and deliver exclusives
* Understand how to optimise content for search
* Be comfortable in a fast-paced media environment but have the organisational skills to plan ahead
* Be flexible, working shift patterns and on weekends
* Have a natural understanding of social media and how it can be best used to communicate with our readers
* Be capable of producing fast and accurate copy
Skills/experience
* A team player: able to work closely with digital colleagues specialising in data, analytics, video production and social media as well as a firm understanding of print requirements
* Experience of working in a newsroom, agency or on a digital platform at a senior level producing political and news content
* An understanding of how tone impacts brand values
* Previous experience of using a website content management system
* Understanding of SEO principles and best practice
* Familiarity with basic photo editing tools
* Good interview skills and a tenacity to find the right person to talk to
* A good knowledge of media law and the Editors’ Code of Practice
* NCTJ qualification or equivalent experience
* Strong writer, storyteller and communicator
Closing date: Friday 13th August 2021 at 3pm
JPIMedia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. Consideration will be given to flexible working options for all roles
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