Content Editor

2 weeks ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Reach Full time

**Content Editor - LeicestershireLive**:
Leicester

Competitive + excellent company benefits

Full Time

We are looking for a **Content Editor** to join our newsdesk at **LeicestershireLive.** This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented senior reporter or news editor to take up a senior role directing a creative team of reporters.

You will play a pivotal role in our strategy to continue to grow our audience at scale, to deepen our relationship with existing readers and to reach our underserved communities.

Were looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

**So, who are we?**

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Irelands most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

**This role is home based however due to the nature of the role, you will need to be based in or around Leicester.**

**What will the role involve?**

You will organise and manage the publishing of fresh, engaging and accurate content for LeicestershireLive. You will brief your team of reporters to deliver great content - including words, pictures, video, data and interactives - to ensure we get the highest possible levels of audience engagement. Youll play a key part in launching live blogs for big stories, and maintain momentum as audiences flock to our sites.

You will ensure the website and social media channels have compelling content in line with our audience data and trends. You will work to grow our loyal audience, focusing on newsletters and other engaging content, ensuring we maximise every opportunity in this area. You will support and guide your team daily, weekly and monthly, from 1:1s and team briefings to career development and promotions.

**Who are we looking for?**

You are an experienced** NCTJ or equivalent senior qualified journalist with exceptional media law knowledge**. You have a strong track record of telling stories accurately, that engage large audiences with a real passion for digital storytelling. You have a sharp news sense, excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

You have the skills to be a supportive people manager, and the ability to guide and encourage your team to get the best out of them. You are social media savvy with an excellent understanding of SEO, search, social and digital audience behaviour. You can create and edit accurate copy at pace, meeting deadlines with ease.

**What can we offer you?**

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
- ** Help saving for your retirement** - join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
- ** 25 days holiday per year when you join.** After three, five and ten years service with Reach, youll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a **Holiday Purchase Scheme**:

- ** Giving back day** - an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
- ** Enhanced family leave** - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and youll be eligible after just six months employment
- ** Private Healthcare Cash Plan** - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
- ** As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers** everyones invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
- ** Wellbeing support** - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
- ** Awesome career opportunities** - youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
- We are also a member of the **30% Club**, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

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