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Reach plc

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Liverpool, +2
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AI generated summary

  • You should have senior journalism experience, NCTJ qualification, strong SEO skills, digital publishing knowledge, and a passion for local news with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
  • You will produce and edit breaking news content, collaborate with brand teams, analyze audience data, and share content insights, working varied shifts, including weekends.

Requirements

  • You are an experienced senior journalist or current content editor with your NCTJ or equivalent qualification with a strong track record of writing and editing news content that engage large audiences.
  • You have an excellent understanding of SEO, search, social and digital audience behaviour.
  • You can put yourself in the shoes of our readers and find untapped audiences.
  • You thrive in a live news situation and can make difficult content choices quickly.
  • You have demonstrable digital publishing skills and knowledge of using a CMS.
  • You have a good understanding of our regional news brands and a clear passion for local journalism.

Responsibilities

  • You will produce and edit breaking news content accurately and at pace.
  • You will work alongside brand teams to provide essential breaking news and other publishing support for our regional titles, from content creation to distribution and including out of hours and at weekends.
  • You will work collaboratively with brand editors and content desks across the Reach regionals network to identify audience opportunities, customer growth opportunities, forward-planning for content events and new content areas.
  • You will communicate and collaborate with teams within the Reach Central Content Hub to ensure audience opportunities are capitalised upon and duplication is kept to a minimum.
  • You will share and provide content inspiration to our regional network, using data and analytics, as well as news judgement, to create highly engaging digital content.
  • You will use your ability to understand audience data and analytics to commission content responsively, always within IPSO standards and best practices.
  • This role will involve working on a rota pattern, with the earliest shifts beginning at 6am or 7am and the latest ending at 11pm, and typically 1 in 3-4 weekends.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, this role is home-based, and we are open to candidates located across the UK.

What qualifications are required for this position?

We are looking for an experienced senior journalist or current content editor with an NCTJ or equivalent qualification, along with a strong track record in writing and editing news content that engages large audiences.

Is experience in digital publishing important for this role?

Yes, demonstrable digital publishing skills and knowledge of using a CMS are essential for this position.

What are the working hours for the Content Editor role?

The role involves a rota pattern with shifts starting as early as 6am or 7am and ending as late as 11pm, including typically 1 in 3-4 weekends.

What type of content will I be responsible for?

You will produce and edit breaking news content accurately and at pace for our regional titles, with a focus on early morning and evening content.

Will I be involved in content planning and strategy?

Yes, you will work collaboratively with brand editors and content desks to identify audience opportunities and plan for content events and new content areas.

What benefits does Reach plc offer to employees?

Reach plc offers a competitive salary, pension scheme with matching contributions, 25 days' holiday, enhanced family leave, private healthcare cash plan, wellbeing support, and various learning and development programs, among others.

How does Reach plc approach diversity and inclusion?

Reach plc is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

Is knowledge of SEO important for this role?

Yes, an excellent understanding of SEO, search, social, and digital audience behavior is a key requirement for the role.

Will there be opportunities for career development?

Yes, you will receive support from your line manager and have access to various learning and development programs to enhance your career.

Reach plc

Reach plc - The UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1832
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK and Ireland. We own over 130 of the most trusted and popular national, regional and local media brands, with a combined print and digital monthly reach of 48m. With over 10 million registered customers, we are proud to be campaigners, champions and changemakers in our communities.