Digital’s Editor, Programming, will report to the Senior Editor, Programming, curating the client’s core surfaces, sending alerts to our app audience and using creativity in content packaging, with editorial judgment being first and foremost.
This role requires exceptional news judgment, urgency and creativity in content presentation. You’ll drive audience engagement, making decisions that affect how millions experience news.
Your Role Accountabilities
* Master core platforms, demonstrating stellar news judgment
* Initiate creative feed organisation using the content library
* Deploy top-notch editorial and news judgement to support clear, engaging curation and framing of the client’s journalism
* Recognise programming and audience needs proactively and collaborate with senior team members
* Guide associate editors and occasionally serve as a shift lead
* Interact with stakeholders to share and receive feedback on initiatives and day-to-day programming
* Participate in post-mortems and strategic conversations to enhance programming
* Execute distribution strategies while monitoring audience data and optimising content
* Apply deep knowledge of digital content forms (video, articles, photo galleries, etc.) to program for user needs, identify trends, and communicate insights to senior leadership
* Contribute to content strategies based on audience behaviour and platform performance
* Edit breaking news and collaborate with writers in shaping alerts and articles
Qualifications & Experience
* Demonstrable experience in digital news
* Excellent writing and editing skills, able to work quickly under pressure while maintaining high standards
* Strong collaborative mindset and communication skills
* Experience with analytics and content optimization
* Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
* Willingness to work nights and/or weekends
* Understanding of digital content across multiple formats
* Ability to make fast-paced editorial decisions
* Experience with content management and digital publishing tools
Client Description
A global leader in media and entertainment, known for its diverse portfolio of world-class brands across film, television, and digital platforms. It operates in over 200 countries, making it one of the largest media companies worldwide.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity and is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups and are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
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