We seek a talented and dynamic journalist with a passion and drive to take our digital content strategy to the next level.
The role of digital audience and content editor is one of the most exciting in the newsroom, and the successful applicant will play a leading role in growing our online and digital subscription audiences.
Key responsibilities
You should be an NCTJ-qualified journalist with newsroom experience, great ideas and the ability to source the best stories to engage a range of audiences in north Essex. You will be a team player who will collaborate with the rest of the news team to create the best content plans for our digital platforms.
North Essex is one of the most exciting regions for local journalism and we are proud to have been at the forefront of the country’s most memorable stories - from our daily live blogs of the trial of sinister double Mersea Island murderer Luke D’Wit to Nigel Farage winning his first seat in Parliament.
Skills, knowledge and expertise
You will:
The role is based at our Colchester headquarters, under an hour away from London.
Is this the role for you? Please send your CV and cover letter by the closing date of Friday, 4 April.
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