News Editor

Location Islington
Discipline: Marketing Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £33000.00 - £35500.00 per annum
Contact name: Sophie Smith

Job ref: 16967
Published: about 4 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

NEWS EDITOR

ISLINGTON - HYBRID

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 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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