Editor

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced multimedia editor to join Wellington Weekly News and West Somerset Free Press, part of Tindle Newspapers Limited. These titles are at the heart of their communities, and passionate about covering the news that matters to the people it serves.

This role will be based in our Wellington office, however, some home-based work will be considered, as business needs dictate.

This role will work across several publications and take the lead in ensuring high-quality content across both our digital presence and our print products.

The key tasks are:

To champion your brands by setting and delivering the content agenda with the needs of the online users and readers uppermost
Create and deliver the agreed editorial strategy for all platforms, with a focus on driving digital
In conjunction with the group editorial director use data and analytics to drive the content agenda
Immerse yourself and your brands in the community – both in physical and virtual spaces
Continuously build contacts with editorial and commercial stakeholders
Instil in all members of your team an understanding of and ensure they are bought into our brand’s editorial goals
Lead and coach individuals to achieve editorial and business objectives
Where appropriate build our subscriptions, digital audience and social media followings