At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead editorial strategy and support teams across Northern Ireland's media portfolio.
- Company: Join Iconic Media, a key player in regional journalism with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape local journalism's future.
- Other info: Be part of a team committed to modernising local news and engaging communities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on trusted journalism while driving audience growth in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Senior editorial experience and a passion for regional journalism are essential.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Group Editorial Director - Northern Ireland
Iconic Media is seeking an outstanding editorial leader to take responsibility for its Northern Ireland portfolio, including daily and weekly titles, associated digital properties, newsletters, social channels and emerging audience platforms.
This is a significant senior editorial role within one of the most important regional media portfolios in the UK.
Our Northern Ireland titles have deep roots in the communities they serve, with long-established brands, loyal audiences and a proud record of journalism across news, politics, sport, business, culture and community life.
The successful candidate will lead the editorial direction of the division, ensuring that our journalism remains distinctive, trusted, relevant and commercially sustainable, working across both daily and weekly publishing operations and supporting title editors, journalists and content teams while helping to develop a joined-up approach to print, digital and audience growth.
Iconic Media is committed to Northern Ireland and to the future of local and regional journalism.
We are investing in our titles, our people and our digital capabilities to ensure that our news brands continue to play a central role in public life across the province.
The role requires strong editorial judgement, excellent leadership skills, an understanding of both print and digital publishing, and the ability to manage change in a complex and fast-moving media environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the editorial strategy for Iconic Media's Northern Ireland division across daily, weekly and digital publishing.
- Supporting and developing editorial teams across multiple titles and locations.
- Maintaining the distinct identity, heritage and audience relationship of each title.
- Driving audience growth across websites, newsletters, social platforms and other digital channels.
- Working with commercial, product and senior leadership teams to support sustainable publishing models.
- Ensuring high standards of accuracy, fairness, legal compliance and editorial integrity.
- Helping to modernise workflows, improve collaboration and support effective use of publishing technology.
- The Ideal Candidate
Substantial senior editorial experience, a strong understanding of regional journalism, proven leadership ability and a clear view of how established news brands can grow across print and digital platforms.
This is an opportunity to lead a portfolio of exceptional Northern Ireland news brands at an important point in their development, with the backing of a group that believes strongly in the value of local journalism.
This advert will expire on Friday 11th September 2026.
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