Content Editor

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of news, feature and video content for a professional membership organisation in the health profession.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver high-quality daily editorial news and feature content for online multimedia channels.
• Deliver weekly online new content, ensuring headlines and standfirsts support SEO.
• Pitch, scope and deliver ad hoc and bimonthly online exclusive feature content that explores key topics, trends and awareness.
• Contribute to weekly editorial content meetings.
• Contribute to the delivery of online editorial planning that aligns with the advertising plans of key industry clients.
• Commission video content in collaboration with the video production editor.
• Support social media channels, working to grow followers.
• Work in partnership with the digital team to ensure the effective promotion of content across social media platforms.
• Support the editor to deliver the bi-monthly print journal.
• Lead on the editorial creation and delivery of a bi-monthly section to deadline.
• Contribute to other feature sections throughout the yearly cycle.
• Ensure final layout of features are optimised for print, including liaising with the designer regarding position of page furniture, typography, and choice of images.
• Ensure print feature copy is reviewed and optimised for online once finalised.
• Manage stakeholder relationships.
• Attend press events, trade shows and launches to network, build industry contacts and secure exclusive content.
• Support the commercial team to develop advertising leads and opportunities.
• Support the online and print production processes.
• Proof news, features and email content for accuracy, grammar, and style and tone.
• Fact-checking and copy-proofing pages produced by the editorial team, in Word and InDesign, to maintain quality and adherence to ‘house style.’

EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• At least five years’ journalism experience.
• Proven experience as an editor working across print, online and video platforms.
• Experience in editorial project management and planning.
• Pitching, scoping and delivering business feature content – including exclusives.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of print and digital production processes and technologies.
• Working knowledge of content management systems (CMS).
• Working knowledge and awareness of media law, libel.
• Working knowledge of the use of social media tools in a journalistic and business environment.

Education/training

• NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification desirable, including shorthand.

We regret that due to large number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.