Editor, The Newry Reporter

2 months ago


Newry, United Kingdom The Smartlist Full time

The Newry Reporter is looking for an Editor who has the ability to make decisions on the stories that matter in a fast-paced environment. We want somebody who will champion all that is great about Newry, is willing to take a stand on behalf of our readers and who isn’t afraid to make their opinions known.

Local news is constantly evolving and we need an editor who will take responsibility for our paper, creating original stories that will grow our audience and keep them coming back for more. We’re looking for a leader ready to join a team in realising the sky is the limit

You will have experience of working on a regional or national news brand, a solid grasp of SEO, the ability to identify search and social trends, and an understanding of what makes great content, from headlines to story formats.

You must also want to lead and embrace change as our business develops. Local news is in constant flux so we want you to lead the way with innovation and imagination.

Can you inform, entertain and engage an audience that loves to be nosey? Are you ready to shape the agenda for newry and are you the type of person that others want to turn to for advice?

Key duties and responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of a team of journalists
- Ensure the production and publishing of quality content
- Ensure round-the-clock coverage, with a focus on developing passionate and engaged audiences
- Ensure a daily diet of informative content is produced to meet the requirements of the content schedule
- Develop relationships with readers and organisations across Newry and beyond
- Continually suggest innovative content ideas that engage, interest and inform readers
- Develop your personal brand to become a trusted expert and public face
- Produce agenda-setting exclusives, opinion and commentary

Skills/experience
- Journalist qualification (or relevant time-served experience)
- Demonstrable experience of leading a team of journalists or being a senior reporter in a newsroom
- First-class organisational skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Creativity and flair
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated, highly organised and able to take instruction as well as manage own workload efficiently
- Experience writing high-quality content
- Ability to work quickly and effectively under deadline pressure
- Flexible approach to shifts
- Up-to-date knowledge of media law and IPSO code
- National World is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. Consideration will be given to flexible working options for all roles._



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