Regional Digital Editor

Role: Regional Digital Editor Salary: Up to £40,000 Reports to: Group Editorial Director Primary TasksSupport the editorial director and deputy to create and deliver the agreed digital editorial strategy
Use data and analytics to drive the content agenda, with the aim of increasing page views and engagement
Build the brand s digital presence through additional platforms, as agreed with the Editorial Director or Deputy Editorial Director
To transform the workflow and lead the newsroom with a digital-first process
To develop and grow our digital presence and the way in which our brands interact with the wider community
Work with commercial teams to increase monetisation of our digital content
Key ResponsibilitiesHave a digital-first mindset, ensuring all content is produced for online first with consideration given to the timing of when articles are published
Oversee production of content across our brands that is relevant, high-quality, engaging and improves our websites
Drive digital growth across all platforms
Produce and manage the production of hyperlocal and engaging digital content, including today stories, social media, live blogs and video content
Be an active participant in and a promoter of all forms of social media both personally and on behalf of your brand including exploring new platforms as they emerge
Manage the teams and processes to ensure all agreed content volumes, targets e.g. video, blogs etc and deadlines are met
Work with central content team to promote engaging, hyperlocal content, targeting new audiences
Liaise with the newsletter editor to create current, bespoke and engaging newsletters on an assortment of topics
Share best practice and content ideas with other Group editors
Take personal responsibility for driving your brand s digital growth to achieve agreed audience goals
Understand and actively use analytics tools such as Chartbeat to analyse your audience data, identify trends, and share information with staff to improve their understanding
Know the difference between SEO, social and website headlines to improve search performance
Liaise with the production hub to push content to Atex for them to carry out auto-pagination
Ensure there is sufficient content for the hub to produce and complete the printed newspapers, including liaising on key stories
Support the training and development of staff, building upon the Career Pathway
Maximise interaction with online users and readers, and frequently analyse, feed-back and action
Support other editors across the Group as business needs require
Produce content that is legally sound and complies with the Editors Code of Practice
Immerse yourself and your brands in the community both in physical and virtual spaces. Continuously build contacts with editorial and commercial stakeholders