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Do you want to work in one of the country's most vibrant newsrooms covering our brilliant cities and towns? The Manchester Evening News is the largest regional website in the country with a huge and engaged audience. We pride ourselves on setting the agenda and making a difference. As a content editor you will be part of the desk which manages, edits and publishes news and other content. This could include written word and video-based storytelling. This is a senior role on the newsdesk responsible - as part of a team - for managing reporters and photographers as well as publishing and distributing content for the Manchester Evening News website, app and social media channels. We have recently launched a subscription business providing Premium content and this is a key part of our strategy. The role is suitable for an experienced news editor or a senior journalist with newsdesk experience. Our aim is to produce the very highest standard of content that informs, interests and engages our audience.
Job Responsibility:
Commission, manage, edit, produce, publish and share the highest standard of images, video, audio, blogs and other digital storytelling tools
Provide a superb news and entertainment service to the people of Greater Manchester and beyond which always puts the audience at the heart of decision-making
Motivate and mentor our team of talented journalists to produce content the audience wants
Understand how to create, edit, headline and publish content to appeal to our readers
Support the operation to grow our subscriber community and help ensure all our digital targets are reached
Understand the Manchester Evening News brand
Maintain editorial, ethical legal and IPSO standards across digital platforms
Have an understanding of the different requirements of different content referrers such as Google Organic/Discover
Be part of the team which manages the brand social channels ensuring they have an engaging and consistent voice. Be able to spot content opportunities through social media, newsletters, whatsapp communities and push notifications
Be part of the team which manages the home page and app
Use audience data, insights and analytics to help inform content decisions and planning
Take accountability for the fair and consistent application of all our people policies, procedures and processes
Develop a culture of trust, where people are safe to speak up, clear on their role in the teams success and empowered to be their best at work
Requirements:
Strong people management skills including the ability to lead, motivate and develop content teams
An NCTJ/ Reach plc or equivalent senior journalist qualification (or relevant time-served experience)
Experience of content management and an understanding of editorial strategy and brand values
Strong storytelling and digital publishing skills - or a willingness to learn
An understanding of social media both in terms of finding content and sharing it
An understanding of how to use analytics to inform content commissioning and production - or a willingness to learn
First-class organisational skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
Adaptable, flexible, creative and full of flair with a positive, can-do attitude
Ability to work quickly and effectively as part of a team and under deadline pressure
Good judgement and excellent attention to detail
Energy, drive, determination and self-motivation
Ability to take instruction as well as manage own workload efficiently
Up-to-date knowledge of media law and IPSO code
What we offer:
25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to
An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart
Big moment day - an extra days paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice
Supportive and progressive people policies
A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments
Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice
Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family
Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products
Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology