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News Editor - Digital, Channel 4 News (based in Leeds) (12 Month FTC), Leeds
Client: ITN
Location: Leeds, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 74e5463b0f29
Job Views: 5
Posted: 29.06.2025
Expiry Date: 13.08.2025
Job Description:
Overview
To work across Channel 4 News digital platforms, overseeing the output of high-impact content as Online News Editor, Digital Duty Editor, or Digital Planning Editor. Focus on overseeing daily content for social platforms, original digital content, breaking news, and linear content. To also oversee the delivery of Digital First material, including short and medium-form videos, website text content, and Google Showcase. Support the management of the Leeds newsroom, coordinating with a team of sub-editors and producers. This role may involve shift work, weekend work, and some travel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee daily content output for social platforms from digital, breaking news, and news gathering.
* Manage the digital social news desk daily, supervising the online news editor.
* Contribute to the editorial output and daily news management, ensuring standards are met.
* Develop and execute storytelling strategies for Digital First and social media, ensuring content resonates with online audiences.
* Create engaging treatments for complex stories, presenting ideas simply and compellingly in formats like Reels and TikTok.
* Ensure all stories are accurate, lawful, and compliant with regulations.
* Maintain high standards of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
* Follow health and safety guidelines in the office and field.
* Work with news desk, site editing, and other teams as required.
* Occasionally work in the field, from home, or abroad during breaking news.
* Collaborate professionally with members of the public, guests, and independent reporters.
Key Requirements:
* A digital native working to the highest editorial standards.
* Proven track record of creating popular, high-quality content across multiple social platforms.
* Experience in news gathering and fieldwork.
* Experience managing digital and social teams.
* Knowledge of video editing software such as Premiere is beneficial.
* At least 7 years of journalism experience with high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Experience mentoring producers and freelancers, fostering an inclusive team environment.
* Expertise in social media, audience development, and multi-platform experience.
* Strong teamwork skills, able to multitask and liaise with stakeholders.
* Good digital news judgment, understanding what performs well on social media.
* Innovative in formats for TV and digital media.
* Flexible and adaptable technically and professionally.
* Understanding of legal issues and compliance procedures.
* Knowledge of Channel 4 News agenda.
* Good interpersonal skills, personal authority, and team management ability.
* Calm under pressure, flexible, and deadline-oriented.
* Ability to present ideas persuasively in editorial meetings.
* Responsible and sensible in field and office, adhering to health and safety policies.
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