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Content Editor

United Kingdom, Stoke-on-Trent · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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We are looking for a Content Editor to join our dynamic news team at The Sentinel. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced writer and editor looking for a new challenge or a senior reporter, hungry to take the next step in their journalism career. You will play a key role in our strategy to continue to grow our audience, deepen our relationship with existing readers and reach our underserved communities. This is predominantly a writing role, where you will write and edit daily news stories that keep the people of Stoke-on-Trent informed. This role is home based, so we are open to candidates based anywhere in the UK (though being close to Stoke-on-Trent is desirable). This is a maternity cover, fixed term contract role, initially for 12 months.

Job Responsibility

  • Write and edit engaging news content including articles, pictures and video
  • Organise and manage publishing of fresh, accurate and legally-sound news content
  • Use excellent news sense to know when to launch live blogs for big stories and maintain momentum
  • Step up and deputise as needed, supporting and inspiring reporters
  • Oversee websites and social media channels
  • Help develop social strategy
  • Work shifts on a rota basis including some evenings and weekends

Requirements

  • NCTJ/NQJ qualified (or equivalent time served) journalist
  • Extensive UK media law knowledge
  • Proven track record of writing and editing digital news content in a fast-paced newsroom environment
  • First class writer and storyteller
  • Thorough understanding of news brands and audience engagement strategies
  • Good understanding of SEO, search, social and digital audience behaviour
  • Social media savvy
  • Experience utilising social platforms including Facebook, X and Instagram
  • Prior people management experience (desirable)
  • Good working knowledge of the patch

Nice to have

  • Ideally prior people management experience
  • Being close to Stoke-on-Trent is desirable

What we offer

  • 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Extra day after three, five and ten years
  • Buy extra holiday scheme
  • Extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer
  • Big moment day paid leave
  • Company pension contributions up to 6% matched
  • Supportive people policies including enhanced family leave
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Car lease scheme
  • Wellbeing support 24/7 assistance programme
  • Access to discounts including 15% off Yimbly
  • Interest-free loans for season tickets and technology

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