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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