Assistant Content Editor: Multi-Platform News Lead

Reach plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Car lease scheme

Wellbeing support

Yimbly discounts

Job summary

Reach plc is seeking an Assistant Content Editor to lead our Scottish titles from a Glasgow hub in a hybrid role. You will publish across online and off-platform channels, review for clarity and accuracy, and mentor the team to deliver engaging multi-format content.

The role emphasizes data-driven storytelling with a focus on KPIs, legal standards, and responsible use of AI tools to enhance efficiency and audience reach.

Qualifications

• NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification is required.
• Strong editing and fact-checking skills with attention to legal/IPSO standards.
• Experience leading or coaching editorial teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Publish and plan content across online/off-platform channels per Reach standards.
• Review articles for clarity, grammar, style consistency and guidelines.
• Verify facts, quotes, and statistics for accuracy and credibility.
• Monitor editorial KPIs (pageviews, revenue) to drive growth.
• Use AI tools to optimise content creation and efficiency.
• Incorporate audio, video, and visuals with the visual journalism team.
• Mentor and develop team members; uphold inclusive culture.
• Support people policies and act as a role model for change initiatives.

Skills

Delegation

Time management

Editorial KPIs

Digital publishing

Content editing

Team coaching

Driver’s license

Education

NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification

Tools

CMS

WordPress

AI tools

Job description

Reach plc is seeking an Assistant Content Editor to lead our Scottish titles from a Glasgow hub in a hybrid role. You will publish across online and off-platform channels, review for clarity and accuracy, and mentor the team to deliver engaging multi-format content.

The role emphasizes data-driven storytelling with a focus on KPIs, legal standards, and responsible use of AI tools to enhance efficiency and audience reach.