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The Deputy Editor, Life and Trends will help lead a team of reporters covering the essential conversations taking place on the internet, from the latest social media trend, to important topics in the lives of our readers. They will have experience covering Lifestyle and Internet Trends topics. They will have experience managing a team of reporters, including performance management meetings.
They will thoroughly research topics for search and trends considerations, before assigning stories to reporters and managing the production process. They will be comfortable using various SEO tools to achieve objectives.
They will use all major social media platforms to learn about trending topics. They will monitor daily news topics for potential areas of coverage. They will demonstrate a strong instinct to pick and cover topics to get ahead of a trend.
Topics expected to be covered include, but are not limited to: Pets; food and drink; home and garden; wellness and fitness; personal finance; parenting; relationships; travel; weddings; work; and general internet trends.
The Deputy Editor, Life and Trends will monitor staff performance in line with Newsweek’s processes. They will monitor and achieve set targets and objectives. They will provide formal feedback to staff on performance.
They will ensure that reporters are sourcing, pitching, researching and writing several original articles each day with clean, accurate copy, submitted to deadline. They will use authoritative primary sources and seek expert comment for articles.
They will ensure reporters are producing exclusive and high-quality features that enhance the Newsweek brand and distinguish the publication from the crowd of competitors.
The Deputy Editor, Life and Trends will assist in forward planning coverage for events and evergreen features.
They will be responsible for ensuring Newsweek delivers high-quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.
This is a full-time maternity cover role, with the ability to work from home anywhere in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and assign stories based on current search indicators and trends
- Use a variety of tools, including SEO and social media, to inform decisions on story assignments
- Manage staff performance and provide formal feedback
- Ensure that all stories published conform to Newsweek’s expected standards
- Assist with forward planning
- Ensure Newsweek delivers high-quality reporting that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism
- Any other reasonable responsibilities to meet the needs of the business.
Requirements:
- Multiple years of editing experience working at a reputable publication
- Multiple years of experience managing teams of writers and conducting performance management reviews
- Organization and planning skills
- Writing and copy-editing skills
- SEO and online journalism skills
- Staff management skills.
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