Digital Content Creator
- Recruiter
- Reach plc
- Location
- Devon, England
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 10 Aug 2018
- Closes
- 07 Sep 2018
- Ref
- 0000000569
- Contact
- Reach plc
- Sectors
- Media & Digital Media
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
£competitive + benefits
Job Introduction
We're looking for a talented Content Creator, who will create engaging, agenda-setting content with an Exeter focus to drive digital audience for our website and social media platforms using words, images and video.
The successful candidate will quickly develop compelling content packages using the best tools to communicate the stories that matter to our audience. Effectively cover big issues that affect Exeter and the surrounding area.
Key Responsibilities
- Continually come up with ideas for digital content that will drive audience growth and engagement
- Create compelling packages using words, pictures, videos, lists, polls, quizzes and other tools to drive digital audience
- Source, shoot and edit video packages that tell our stories and work for our audience
- Work with the public and other organisations to bring in stories and content of high audience value
- Create and manage live blogs around key audience drivers with a Cornwall-wide focus
- Work with the content desk to maximise audience potential and ensure goals are met across all platforms by using data to inform decisions on content
- Ensure that opportunities for digital content creation and development are maximised at all times by planning ahead for all major diarised stories and events
- Ensure that resources are clearly focused and are managed as effectively as possible to deliver the newsroom's digital targets
- Be an advocate for our brands, in print and online, and our digital publishing strategy, internally and externally
- Work closely with commercial colleagues to create compelling editorial content that drives revenues
- Keep abreast of key digital publishing developments and be prepared to keep learning new skills
- Manage or undertake editorial projects and Reach Plc initiatives and any other duties from time to time as reasonably requested
The Ideal Candidate
- A journalist qualification (or relevant time-served experience)
- Excellent written skills
- A passion for Cornwall and an understanding of what matters to our readers
- Proven digital skills including experience of using web publishing systems, SEO, social media and analytics
- Proven video shooting and editing skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
- First-class organisational skills
- Ability to adapt to the continuing changing needs of the business
- Creativity and flair
- Ability to work under pressure and to deliver to deadlines
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Flexible approach to shifts
- Detailed understanding of editorial strategy
- Passion for learning
- Full driving licence
Package Description
You can look forward to a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, plus many other benefits. Reach plc is committed to equal opportunity for all. We may collect relevant data for monitoring as part of our candidate registration process.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received so please don't delay in submitting your application
We are committed to equal opportunity for all. We may collect relevant data for monitoring as part of our candidate registration process.