Digital Audience and Content Editor

Newsquest; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media group seeks a talented Digital Audience and Content Editor to drive their digital content strategy. This role involves growing online audiences, collaborating with the news team, and sourcing engaging stories in North Essex. Ideal for a senior reporter looking for new challenges.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

25 days paid holiday

Structured career progression

Discounted gym membership

Mental Health Support

Annual volunteer charity day

Qualifications

• NCTJ-qualified journalist with newsroom experience.
• Ability to source engaging stories for various audiences.
• Experience in digital content and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in growing online and digital subscription audiences.
• Collaborate with the news team to create content plans.
• React and report on breaking news.

Skills

Team player

Creative and innovative

Knowledge of media law

Understanding of social media platforms

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NCTJ qualification

Job description

Digital Audience and Content Editor

Application Deadline: 25 July 2025

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Colchester

Reporting To: Laura Adams

Description

Newsquest Media Group seek a talented and dynamic Digital Audience and Content Editor with a passion and drive to take our digital content strategy to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

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.

You should be an NCTJ-qualified journalist with newsroom experience, great ideas and the ability to source the best stories which will engage a range of different 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 Luke D’Wit to Nigel Farage winning his first seat in Parliament.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced senior reporter looking to progress their career, or someone currently working on a newsdesk who is looking for a new challenge

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Be a team player with the ability to inspire and enthuse a team
• Drive our digital content agenda
• Be creative and innovative with plenty of ideas
• Thrive working under pressure, including reacting to breaking news
• Understand the how and why of search and social
• Know who is reading our stories, where and why, using data and analytics
• Create the right mix of content for the right time of day and platform
• Understand multiple social media platforms and audiences
• Know exactly what makes a story and be able to pitch ideas to the head of news
• Have a sound knowledge of media law and IPSO’s code of conduct

Job Benefits

• Contributory Pension
• Perks and discounts both in-store and online.
• 25 days paid holiday, statutory bank holidays and your birthday day off.
• Structured career progression, ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Discounted gift vouchers
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental Health and Employee Support via Telus Health
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses
• Annual volunteer charity day