Hybrid Live News Editor – One-year Secondment

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About the role

  • Live News Editor leading the live news team at The Courier in Dundee. Responsible for producing quality content and shaping local journalism each day.

Responsibilities

  • Leading a team of reporters to produce a consistent flow of audience-focused live content
  • Ensuring all content is accurate, balanced, and of the highest standard
  • Managing resources, rotas, and content planning
  • Working closely with the Head of Live and senior editors to align live coverage with newsroom goals
  • Using analytics tools to monitor performance
  • Collaborating with engagement teams to maximise reach
  • Fostering an inclusive, supportive newsroom culture
  • Building relationships with local contacts and community voices
  • Championing SEO best practice

Requirements

  • Brilliant journalist with an eye for detail
  • Experienced manager who can develop talent
  • Strong track record of news editing
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure
  • Understands and interprets real-time analytics
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Understands how readers find and consume live news
  • Detailed knowledge of Editors’ Code of Practice, GDPR, and media law
  • Holds a full UK driving licence

Benefits

  • 34 days holiday
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Onsite Staff Gym (Dundee)
  • Excellent Pension
  • Competitive salary
  • Staff discounts and benefits

Job title

Live News Editor – One-year Secondment

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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