Editor

Business Crack; Barnard Castle; On-site; USD 40,149 - 66,916; Full time

Job summary

An established media company is seeking a dynamic editor to lead the Teesdale Mercury newspaper in Barnard Castle. This exciting role involves overseeing the daily news agenda and page design while driving the publication's future growth. The ideal candidate will be an experienced editor or a senior reporter ready for the next step, with a strong background in leadership and editing. Familiarity with content management systems and design software is desirable. Join this forward-thinking team to make a significant impact in the local media landscape and help shape the future of this respected publication.

Qualifications

• Experience as an editor or senior reporter looking for advancement.
• Full driving license required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day news agenda and page design.
• Collaborate on campaigns and commercial opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Editing

Reporting

Content Management

Education

Degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Knowledge content management system

InDesign

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic hands-on editor to lead an experienced team at the Teesdale Mercury newspaper, based in Barnard Castle.

The Mercury is a weekly title with a proud record of reporting on the things which matter to its loyal readership.

This is a time of exciting development for the Mercury, which has now become part of Barrnon Media, a well-established family-owned business which also publishes the Cumberland & Westmorland Herald and The Keswick Reminder, as well as Cumbria Crack, the county’s premier digital breaking news platform.

We are planning for the future and looking for an individual with the experience and drive to lead the Teesdale Mercury to its next chapter.

You will take a leading role in running the day-to-day news agenda and page design, and work within the wider company to make the most of campaigns and commercial opportunities.

Our ideal candidate would already be working as an editor, or could be an experienced senior reporter looking for the next step up.

Experience of the Knowledge content management system and InDesign software would be desirable.

We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience.

You should also hold a full driving licence.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Business Content