Senior Editor: Digital & Print Growth

Newsquest; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking an Editor for the York Press to lead editorial strategies across digital and print platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong journalism background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for digital growth. Responsibilities include driving audience engagement and managing editorial talent. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, emphasizing a dynamic work environment and career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression & ongoing training

Pension plan & mental health support

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)

Retail discounts

Team building days

Annual volunteer charity day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in journalism and editorial leadership.
• Strong understanding of multimedia journalism and digital publishing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural change in a newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial direction and output across digital and print platforms.
• Drive digital audience growth while maintaining strong newspaper sales.
• Lead the change to embrace the growth of AI in newsrooms.

Skills

Journalism

Editorial leadership

Multimedia journalism

Digital publishing

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

A leading media organization is seeking an Editor for the York Press to lead editorial strategies across digital and print platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong journalism background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for digital growth. Responsibilities include driving audience engagement and managing editorial talent. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, emphasizing a dynamic work environment and career progression.