Digital News Editor

Newsquest Media Group

Digital News Editor responsible for leading the newsroom team at Worcester News. Focused on growing online audience and managing content strategies while leveraging digital media.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeWorcester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the newsroom team
Grow the online audience
Use statistics to guide news coverage
Sell stories online
Understand SEO, video, social media, and audience analytics
Coordinate newsletters
Edit reporter copy
Mentor reporters

Requirements

What you’ll need

NCTJ qualification
Excellent knowledge of media law
Comfortable dealing with members of the public
Proven news editor experience or top journalist looking for management role
Stay ahead of latest developments in digital reporting
Willingness to share expertise with reporting team

Benefits

Comp & perks

- **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
- **Perks & discounts** including:
- Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
- **Team building days** & annual **volunteer charity day**

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Hard Skills & Tools

SEOaudience analyticsvideo productionnews editingcopy editingdigital reporting

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationpublic engagement

Certifications

NCTJ qualification