Content Editor - Gloucester

Job Introduction
We are Reach plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland's most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human. Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

GloucestershireLive is growing! We've launched a new brand in Cheltenham and we're soon to launch HerefordshireLive too. We're looking for someone special to join the team and help lead our content agenda.
As a Content Editor you will be responsible for helping us make the most of every story, maintaining high journalistic standards and you will come up with ideas for content that will engage our audience and the different communities on our patch.
We're looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.
This position will be home based, however due to the nature of the role the successful candidate will live local to this region.
We believe in offering you ways to work which give you a good work/life balance - and you'll never be on your own. Our new way of working keeps our journalists in the communities we serve, ensuring our coverage reflects real life, every day. You'll be part of a team where everyone wants to see their colleagues succeed, with regular in-person meet ups, and constant training and development opportunities. You can play a role in helping to shape the future of journalism

Role Responsibility
You will lead the newsroom in producing content which engages readers and reaches as many people as possible
You will look after the continued development of team members, supporting them to reach their full potential
Publishing content online
Managing home pages and audience engagement channels (social, newsletters etc)

The ideal candidate
You will have a deep knowledge of media law and IPSO code of practice
We want you to have a passion for digital storytelling in local communities
You will have social media and SEO experience
You will have strong knowledge of the local area, you'll know what matters to the people that live there
You will be NCTJ qualified or equivalent
A driving licence is preferable

Package Description
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
25 days holiday per annum
Contributory pension scheme
Free wellbeing apps and coaching support
Simply Health Healthcare Cashplan
Holiday purchase scheme
Plus lots of high street discounts!