Digital News Editor Job at Newsquest Media Group (Worcester)

Associate Editor

This is an exciting opportunity to join the ESPN team in London as an Associate ...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Disney

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

An urgency, drive and determination to deliver industry-leading digital content
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Strong knowledge of multiple sports, especially football (both men’s and women’s)
Experience of working in a digital news environment
Experience in commissioning digital content and working with reporters
Experienced with digital formats, such as live blogs, alerts, newsletters, podcasts, digital video, websites and apps
Understanding of SEO and the use of digital analytics for publishing
The highest standards of written English, with experience of writing sports news for a digital audience
Comfortable working weekends, late nights and flexible hours to cover live sports scheduling

Job Responsibility

Contributing to the growth of ESPN digital channels in EMEA, specifically on web and app
Designing content plans and strategies to build new audiences
Using data to inform decision-making and ensuring the right blend, timing and volume of content to meet the ESPN mission to Serve Sports Fans. Anytime. Anywhere
Overseeing breaking news stories: publishing quick, accurate copy and planning digital coverage across the news cycle
Ensuring SEO and optimization guidelines are met for all stories and events
Running editorial meetings when necessary
Sourcing news and working with reporters
Listening to diverse voices within the ESPN network and supporting growth for team members
Collaborative approach across ESPN teams locally and globally, including social media and broadcast teams

What we offer

25 days of annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST

Fulltime

Head of Homepage and App

A senior position working alongside the Assistant Editor, editing The Telegraph’...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

The Telegraph

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience of working in an editor role on a national title
Extensive knowledge of digital publishing
Strong background in news reporting and homepage editing on a national title
Firm understanding of data-led publishing and 'heat-mapping'
Good knowledge of publishing and the best way to promote premium content
Experience in managing a team
Understanding of why The Telegraph subscriber comes to the app and homepage
Understanding of the news agenda and awareness of what other titles are doing
Firm understanding of CMS, Trello, Pulse and Chartbeat

Job Responsibility

Overseeing the curation of The Telegraph’s Homepage and App
Liaising with Heads of Departments and publishers
Managing a team of homepage and app publishers
Reacting to breaking news stories
Growing The Telegraph’s subscriber community with informative and engaging content
Working alongside the data publishing team to help create more subscriber-driven content
Liaising with the community team and off-platform editors to ensure all Telegraph content aligns

What we offer

Dynamic working opportunities
Medical cover
Parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave)
Life assurance
Season ticket loans
Flexible benefits designed to support lifestyle and work-life balance
Access to training and development opportunities through The Academy

Senior News Reporter

As a Senior Reporter on the Home News team, you will have a proven and consisten...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

The Telegraph

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience of working in news at national or international level
Proven track record of breaking agenda setting exclusives
Strong, diverse network of contacts
Ability to work to tight deadlines

Job Responsibility

A proven ability to generate and seek out original and exclusive stories
Write high-quality news pieces across a variety of subject areas
Be a go-to for the biggest breaking stories of the day, finding new exclusive angles and running teams of reporters
Produce stories capable of leading the app, website, and front page - they will set the news agenda, delivering multiple splash stories
Maintain and leverage your highly developed contacts list as required
Present compelling story ideas to the Head of National News, News Editor (projects) and National News Editor
Work seamlessly across different publishing platforms, including print and digital
Maximise digital engagement and contribute towards the subscription strategy

What we offer

Dynamic working opportunities
Medical cover
Parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave)
Life assurance
Season ticket loans
Access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy

Money News Editor

Telegraph Media Group is looking to recruit a Money News Editor to join its high...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

The Telegraph

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in newsrooms, preferably on a national scale
Accomplished writer and editor
Strong news sense
Solid understanding of personal finance and consumer topics
Full of ideas and energy
Able to think of fresh ways to take on key topics
Experience of personal finance is essential
Keen eye for news angles
Love of great stories and headlines
Excellent writer and editor

Job Responsibility

Identify, commission and edit money news with a focus on exclusives, original reporting and adding value to drive subscriptions
Liaise with the News and Business desks to make sure Money news stories are presented in the best way for different channels
Compile the morning news list and update it throughout the day
Drive original, informative and entertaining personal finance journalism
Work with reporters to stimulate ideas and develop stories to optimum effect
Develop campaigns and investigations that speak to the Telegraph’s audience and set the news and political agenda
Edit content for multiple channels including digital, print and newsletters
Help manage the flow of large volumes of content to meet an array of deadlines
Spot potential stories or digital projects from raw data, case studies or news
Use audience analytics to inform and improve idea generation and presentation

What we offer

Dynamic working opportunities
Medical cover
Parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave)
Life assurance
Season ticket loans
A range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance
Access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy

Head of Breaking News

The Head of Breaking News is one of the most senior editors on the news desk. Th...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

The Telegraph

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience of news editing for a national newspaper or equivalent is essential
Exceptional news judgement is essential
An ability to work and make decisions under pressure, including communicating with more senior and junior colleagues in that environment is essential
Experience presenting to senior editors is essential
Knowledge of media law and Ipso guidelines is essential
An ability to make independent decisions is essential
An ability to communicate instructions clearly under pressure, ensure these are delivered and that relevant feedback is given is essential
Able to form strong relationships with other news editors, reporters and publishers is essential
It is vital to embrace digital content and creative ways to tell news stories to an online audience. Prior experience of this is essential
Strong ability to edit articles clearly, concisely and to house style is essential

Job Responsibility

Establishing and maintaining a system to identify, verify, commission and publish breaking news across the whole day
Judging and justifying which stories are covered and which are not
Communicating big breaking news to the National News Editor and Home Page
Managing and developing a team of editors and reporters to ensure the Telegraph’s coverage of breaking news is fast, accurate and of the highest standard. This includes working closely with publishers
Managing live blogs
Establishing and managing a ‘listening’ team to ensure wires, social media and rivals are monitored for news and newslines

What we offer

Dynamic working opportunities
Medical cover
Parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave)
Life assurance
Season ticket loans
A range of flexible benefits designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance
Access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy

New

Content Editor - Manchester Evening News

Do you want to work in one of the country's most vibrant newsrooms covering our ...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

Reach plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

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
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 - including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression
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

Fulltime

Deputy Money Editor

The Deputy Money Editor will support the Money Editor in shaping and running a h...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

The Telegraph

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in national newsrooms
Accomplished writer and editor
Strong news sense
Solid understanding of personal finance and consumer topics
Full of ideas and energy
Able to think of fresh ways to take on key topics
Hungry to set the agenda for money journalism
Understand readers' interests and concerns
Able to think of new ways of telling stories
Excellent writer and editor

Job Responsibility

Support the Money Editor in shaping and running a highly successful personal finance team
Drive our daily coverage
Work with reporters and freelancers to ensure their stories are the best they can be
Act up when the Money Editor is away or busy, including running the desk, pitching at conference, attending senior editors’ meetings and liaising with other senior staff
Drive original, informative and entertaining personal finance journalism
Work with reporters to stimulate ideas and develop stories to optimum effect
Develop campaigns and investigations that speak to the Telegraph’s audience and set the news and political agenda
Edit content for multiple channels including digital, print and newsletters
Help manage the flow of large volumes of content to meet an array of deadlines
Spot potential stories or digital projects from raw data, case studies or news

What we offer

Dynamic working opportunities
Medical cover
Parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave)
Life assurance
Season ticket loans
Flexible benefits designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance
Access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy