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Metro.co.uk, Lifestyle Editor

Employer
Metro
Location
Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater) (GB)
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Closing date
Oct 14, 2022

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Press / Media Relations
Discipline
Digital Journalist

Job Details

Reporting to the editor and features director, the successful candidate will lead the lifestyle desk in creating and implementing the day’s schedule, setting the tone and unique approach for series and exclusives.

 

The lifestyle editor will have an eye for a story and be ‘in the know’ about what people are talking about before it starts trending.

 

With a passion for digital culture, dating and relationships, workplace psychology and the latest trends, the lifestyle editor will be the go-to on the ever-changing zeitgeist.

 

They will also oversee the production of everyday must-read content that falls under the lifestyle genre, such as travel, food, health & fitness and money, and be able to work efficiently with agency copy.

 

The role will require the right candidate to balance the creation of original ideas and angles with strong, quick coverage of the most important stories for the Metro.co.uk audience with long-term projects and series.

 

They will care deeply about topics we champion such as diversity, wellbeing and identity and will know how to navigate these areas with the sensitivity they require.

 

The experienced editor will be as passionate about meticulous copy as they are about nurturing an ambitious team, while also being a strong troubleshooter with a talent for seeking out solutions.

 

 

The role includes:

  • Leading the news agenda with the most on-brand stories by monitoring daily breaking news, online discussions and trends
  • Managing a busy team of talented reporters and steering the desk’s direction to support quality content and growth, while prioritising workloads on a day-to-day basis within an ever-changing story landscape
  • Commissioning, responding to pitches, troubleshooting, managing and editing the lifestyle team’s content while working closely on original feature ideas with the team and features director
  • Writing and publishing your own content
  • Spotting areas of potential, pitching and leading on projects, series, and campaigns
  • Clear and creative management of staff writers and freelancers
  • Working with SEO, audience and social teams to maximise impact and reach
  • Collaborating with the social team to grow our audience with social-first content, including short form videos for TikTok and Instagram
  • Using analytics platforms and daily data to drive traffic and build loyalty and pairing it with in-depth knowledge of the Metro brand to inform decisions
  • Identifying new business opportunities, looking for imaginative ways to monetise new content genres and presenting ideas to the commercial team
  • Managing an affiliate content strategy
  • Podcast and video experience a bonus
  • Understanding of legal covenants such as the UK Editors’ Code of Practice, media law, copyright law and editorial guidelines in the UK and globally

 

 

Please apply by emailing your CV, cover letter and examples of your work that you're most proud of via LinkedIn and/or Vacancies.UK@assocnews.co.uk.

 

The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out-of-hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.

Company

Metro is the UK’s leading urban media brand, delivering bite-size news, sport, entertainment and showbiz to its Urbanite commuter audience every weekday.

Our readers live and work in cities – thrilling places full of professional, social and cultural possibilities. We help them (and you!) get more from city life and feel in the know, to join in, experience and connect even more.

Our short, stimulating, espresso-style content complements how we all live, work and play in the urban environment we’re so passionate about.

Company info
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Location
Northcliffe House
2 Derry Street
London
W8 5TT
GB

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