News Editor - Bucks Press

Department:
Editorial.

Location:

High Wycombe.

Salary: £32,800 plus bonus per year.

We are looking for a news editor or first‑class reporter to help shape the agenda of a long‑established and respected title with a growing digital audience. An exciting next step for a senior reporter ready to progress, or an ambitious journalist looking to build the skills needed to become an editor.

Working alongside the Regional Editor, you will play a central role in leading the newsroom day‑to‑day – driving coverage, supporting reporters and ensuring we deliver the best possible journalism across all platforms. You’ll be joining a strong, supportive team and following in the footsteps of our departing Audience and Content Editor, who has been promoted to the Oxford Mail.

• Lead daily conference and set the news agenda
• Present the news list to the Regional Editor
• Edit and write stories ensuring high editorial standards
• Support, coach and develop reporters
• Create and deliver content plans
• Contribute to homepage management, SEO, social media and newsletters

• A natural newshound with strong editorial instincts
• Calm under pressure and able to make decisions quickly
• Competitive, driven and motivated to help a team succeed
• Creative, full of ideas and digitally aware
• Confident working across multiple platforms and formats

• Inspire and motivate a team
• Embrace the chance to have fun in your job and with your colleagues
• Drive a strong and engaging news agenda
• Understand how audiences find and consume content
• Know what makes a story, and how to tell it effectively across platforms

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays +
  your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan
• Employee Helpline counselling and advice
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day