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Digital Audience Content Editor
TauntonPosted 1 weeks ago
Permanent - Full Timeonsite
Job Description
Digital Audience Content Editor
Application Deadline: 4 June 2026
Department: Editorial
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Taunton
Reporting To: Milly Vincent
Description
Newsquest Somerset is looking for an ambitious, driven Digital ACE (Audience Content Editor) to take a leading role in a burgeoning local news operation.
This is a key leadership position at the heart of our digital newsroom. You will manage a team of reporters while taking ownership of a group of high-performing local news websites across the region.
You will combine strong editorial judgement with a deep understanding of audience data, ensuring a constant flow of high-quality content that serves our communities while hitting and stretching digital targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the management and performance of social media channels, shaping content output to maximise reach, engagement and loyalty
- Manage and develop a team of reporters, including regular one-to-ones, coaching and performance tracking
- Take daily conferences and oversee story output, ensuring a consistent pipeline of strong local content
- Edit, publish and optimise stories to maximise reach, engagement and loyalty
- Drive performance across a group of local websites, aiming to hit monthly digital targets
- Use SEO, social media and analytics tools to optimise content performance
- Work closely with print and digital teams to ensure a strong flow of content across platforms
- Play a key role in driving innovation, including the use of AI tools and new workflows in the newsroom.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
- Strong digital news judgement and a proven track record in online publishing
- Experience editing copy and managing story output in a fast-paced newsroom
- Confidence in managing or mentoring reporters
- Strong understanding of audience analytics and how to grow traffic and engagement
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with a firm grasp of media law and IPSO standards
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Desirable:
- Experience working across multiple titles or regions
- Knowledge of SEO, Google Trends and social media growth strategies
- Experience using AI tools to support newsroom efficiency
- Previous experience in a leadership or senior reporter role
Benefits
- 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
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Perks & discounts including:
- Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
- Team building days & annual volunteer charity day