About the role

  • Senior Journalist producing engaging and informative articles covering breaking news and trends for LADbible Group. Leading production of high-performing content while maintaining quality and deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Write accurate, engaging, and informative content that consistently reflects and strengthens the tone and voice of the brand.
  • Lead the production of trending and high-performing articles at speed, maintaining impeccable grammar and editorial standards while meeting deadlines and output targets.
  • Proactively pitch original story ideas and follow-up angles for major stories across LADbible Group brands, driving sustained audience interest.
  • Champion SEO and content discovery strategy, collaborating closely with SEO specialists to maximise reach while preserving editorial integrity and creativity.
  • Cultivate, maintain, and strategically leverage industry contacts to generate strong leads, exclusives, and follow-up opportunities.
  • Stay ahead of competitors by actively researching and identifying emerging news, trends, and reports before they peak.
  • Act as a senior, proactive member of the LADbible Group Editorial team, contributing to editorial direction, collaboration, and best practice.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of brand tone and audience expectations, applying this insight across all content formats.
  • Track and analyse article performance using metrics such as sessions and engagement time, using insights to inform follow-ups and continuously improve content strategy.

Requirements

  • Strong journalistic background in a newsroom/similar role.
  • NCTJ Qualified
  • Strong experience in SEO and content discovery.
  • You are target driven and understand the necessity for tight turnaround times.
  • You write to a high standard, and have evidence of research and reaching out to contacts.
  • You have a proven ability to think, imagine and produce new and original ideas.
  • You are an experienced user of Microsoft Office.
  • A degree within a relevant field is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Senior Journalist

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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