News Editor

NEWS EDITOR

ISLINGTON - 2 DAYS IN OFFICE PER WEEK

UP TO £35,500 + BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Get Recruited are recruiting o behalf of a well-established and highly respected B2B media business serving the retail sector. They are now looking for a News Editor to join their team. This is a high-impact role where you will be at the forefront of news gathering, proactively uncovering exclusive stories, building strong industry relationships and ensuring fast, accurate and agenda-setting coverage.

THE ROLE:

Lead and shape the daily, weekly and long-term news agenda across print and digital channels.
Proactively source and deliver exclusive news stories, taking the initiative to uncover accurate stories quickly.
Plan and oversee a structured annual editorial calendar, including special reports and off-diary investigations.
Produce insightful analysis pieces on key sector topics.
Break news online and support an online-first strategy, ensuring content is optimised for digital audiences.
Edit and review copy to ensure accuracy, clarity and high editorial standards.
Ensure all published content meets legal and ethical standards.
Attend and report from industry events as required.
Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, suppliers and industry stakeholders.
Motivate and guide reporters to deliver exclusive, investigative journalism that stands out from competitors.

THE PERSON:

Strong background in news reporting.
Proven experience proactively finding, gathering and breaking new stories.
Confident speaking to sources both over the phone and face-to-face.
Experience in a news-gathering role within a newsroom or similar environment.
Demonstrable track record of sourcing and writing exclusive, accurate and engaging news for print and digital.
Experience reviewing and editing copy to a high standard.
Highly organised with the ability to work at pace and meet tight deadlines.
Charismatic and confident communicator.
Thrives in a fast-moving news environment.

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