Our client, Relevant Media, is looking for an ambitious Founding Digital Editor - Audience & Growth to take ownership of one of its newer publications, Talking. Business, and help build it from the ground up.
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This isn't simply a content writing role.
They're looking for someone who can take ownership of the publication's editorial output and, importantly, grow the audience around it.
You'll be writing and editing content, but you'll also be expected to understand what's working, what's driving traffic and where the opportunities for growth are.
The Role
You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day editorial and audience growth of Talking. Business.
This will include:
- Writing and publishing engaging global business news, features and other editorial content
- Developing and managing the editorial calendar
- Identifying stories, topics and trends worth covering
- Applying strong SEO principles to everything published
- Using Google Analytics and Google Search Console to understand performance and identify opportunities
- Monitoring traffic, rankings and audience growth
- Using performance data to continually improve the content strategy
- Growing the publication's presence across relevant social media channels
- Distributing content effectively rather than simply publishing and waiting for people to find it
- Helping grow the email/newsletter audience
- Editing content from contributors and freelance writers as the publication grows
- Identifying new opportunities for traffic, backlinks, partnerships and exposure
- Helping shape the wider editorial and growth strategy for Talking. Business Who They're Looking For They're looking for an all-rounder who understands modern digital publishing. You'll need to be a strong writer and editor, but just as importantly, you should understand how digital publications actually grow. You should be comfortable looking at analytics and asking: What's driving our traffic? Which articles are performing? What are people searching for? Where are we gaining visibility? What's not working? What should we be publishing more of? How can we turn first-time visitors into regular readers? xgikmsk You should have a good working knowledge of:
- SEO and keyword research
- Google Analytics
- Google Search Console
- Content strategy
- Social media and content distribution
- Audience developme... Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Founding Digital Editor - Audience & Growth - REMOTE in Newton employer: Affinity People
Relevant Media is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the digital publishing landscape. As a Founding Digital Editor for Talking.Business, you will enjoy a dynamic work culture that encourages creativity and innovation, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. The remote nature of this role allows for flexibility while being part of a pioneering team dedicated to building a respected publication from the ground up.
