Managing Editor

Redwood Publishing Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing news organisation is seeking an experienced Managing Editor to lead editorial operations and enhance impactful storytelling. The role involves managing daily publishing, collaborating with social media teams, and overseeing editorial staff. Candidates should have 4-5 years of newsroom leadership experience and strong management skills. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Good pension scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in newsroom leadership.
• Proven experience in managing people and overseeing teams.
• Excellent planning and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily publishing operations and production schedule.
• Collaborate with social media team for audience engagement.
• Oversee editorial staff and budget.

Skills

Newsroom leadership experience

Management skills

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Social media proficiency

Job description

We are working with a growing news organisation that covers stories relevant to Muslims in the UK and Europe and is now seeking an experienced Managing Editor to join its expanding, dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead operations at a developing newsroom and to boost the impact of its storytelling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-Day Operations: Manage the company’s publishing operations, collaborating with editors to maintain up-to-date content spreadsheets and ensure the weekly schedule is filled with engaging stories and features.
• Audience & Engagement: Work alongside the social media team to create on-brand, high-quality posts across various platforms. Partner with multimedia producers to enhance content reach and engagement.
• Editorial Leadership: Help recruit and manage editorial staff, oversee the editorial budget, and regularly review policies to ensure compliance and best practices across the organisation.
• Legal Oversight: Collaborate with senior staff and legal advisers to manage legal risks associated with editorial content.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay informed about industry trends and innovations in digital storytelling, contributing to corporate and editorial best practices.
• Website and Social Media: Manage the website and social media publishing workflows.

We are Looking for:

• Experience: 4-5 years’ newsroom leadership experience and the ability to run a production schedule.
• Management Skills: Proven experience in managing people and overseeing an audience team (social media and video).
• Organisational Skills: Excellent planning, detail-oriented, and record-keeping abilities to run production schedules to deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Social Media Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms, comfortable adapting to changes and optimising content accordingly.

The company offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, hybrid working, a good pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

If you're a meticulous and exacting editor who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and is passionate about impactful journalism, we want to hear from you!