Assistant Editor - EdinburghLive

Reach plc; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension contributions up to 6%

Healthcare plan

Flexible working

Employee discounts

Job summary

Reach plc is seeking an experienced Assistant Editor for EdinburghLive, based in Edinburgh. The role involves subbing, editing, and coordinating news and features while maintaining high editorial standards and IPSO compliance.

You will manage teams, shape local coverage, and push exclusive content to beat rivals. A strong digital publishing background and social media/SEO skills are essential for audience growth.

Qualifications

• You are an experienced senior journalist with an NCTJ or equivalent qualification (or time served).
• Proven skills in sourcing, writing and publishing news content in a fast-paced newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Subbing and editing copy and headlines to high standards.
• Support reporters with exclusive content and ensure beat coverage beats rivals.
• Drive traffic through social media and SEO tools.
• Deputise for editors and foster a high-performance culture.
• Represent EdinburghLive in person and on social media.
• Support local and executive management in delivering strategy.
• Work shifts on a rota including weekends/evenings.

Skills

Sub-editing

News reporting

Social media

SEO optimization

Team leadership

Education

NCTJ qualification

Job description

Do you want to play a pivotal role in the news coverage for Scotland's capital city? Do you have a wealth of digital news experience and passion for local journalism? Then you may be our new Assistant Editor.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced journalist to edit and report in a fast-paced live news environment of EdinburghLive. This unique role involves subbing news and features across the site, handling copy produced in-house and externally, and writing original material to tight deadlines.

We're 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.

About us

Hello, we're Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that's on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, DailyStar and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we've built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We'll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

Job Description

This is a hybrid role linked to our Edinburgh hub, we are therefore looking for candidates based in or around Edinburgh.

What will the role involve?

• Helping to manage news reporters working on patch, to achieve digital audience growth and engagement targets
• Subbing and editing copy and headlines to high standards, ensuring all content meets legal and IPSO requirements
• Supporting reporters as they work on strong exclusive content and ensure teams beat our rivals to breaking news
• Ensuring effective use of social media and SEO tools by newsroom staff
• Deputising for editors as needed, fostering a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations and having in-the-moment performance discussions
• Being an ambassador for EdinburghLive and the business as a whole, in person and via social media
• Supporting local and executive management in the delivery of overall strategy
• This role will involve working shifts on a rota basis including some weekends/evenings so a flexible approach is required

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

You are an experienced and passionate senior journalist with an NCTJ or equivalent qualification (or time served). You have the skills to manage and support people, excellent storytelling techniques and a superb knowledge of social media. You are an expert on all things Edinburgh and the local knowledge to support your team to find the stories that matter to our readers.

You have a proven track record of sourcing, writing and publishing news content in a fast paced newsroom environment, with a wealth of experience in digital publishing. You know what makes regional content engaging and can inspire your team to do the same. You know how to drive traffic to your content and an unbeatable news sense.

Additional Information

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays),as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each yearto volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day -an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Help saving for your retirement -we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies -we're proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn't have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers . If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won't make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan -giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme -you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support -including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts -including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans -including for season tickets and technology.

If you're excited about this role but don't tick every single box, please don't let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we're dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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