Senior Journalist: News, Features & SEO Lead

LADbible Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social youth publisher in Manchester is looking for a Senior Journalist to create high-quality articles covering diverse topics. This role requires strong journalistic skills, experience in SEO, and a proactive approach to generating story ideas. The ideal candidate will produce engaging content, lead article production efficiently, and collaborate with the editorial team to enhance brand voice. The position offers a blended working model with opportunities for creativity and professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong journalistic background exhibiting attention to detail.
• NCTJ Qualified with proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding and application of SEO.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality and thought-provoking articles.
• Write accurate, engaging, informative content reflecting brand tone.
• Lead production of trending articles at speed, meeting deadlines.
• Proactively pitch original story ideas to drive audience interest.
• Champion SEO collaboration with specialists to maximize reach.
• Research emerging news and trends proactively.

Skills

Strong journalistic background in a newsroom/similar role

Strong experience in SEO and content discovery

Target driven with ability to meet tight deadlines

High standard writing with evidence of research

Proven ability to think creatively and generate ideas

Experienced user of Microsoft Office

Education

NCTJ Qualified

Degree in a relevant field (desirable but not essential)

Job description

A leading social youth publisher in Manchester is looking for a Senior Journalist to create high-quality articles covering diverse topics. This role requires strong journalistic skills, experience in SEO, and a proactive approach to generating story ideas. The ideal candidate will produce engaging content, lead article production efficiently, and collaborate with the editorial team to enhance brand voice. The position offers a blended working model with opportunities for creativity and professional development.