Description
A rare opportunity is available for a digital-focused news editor to help lead one of Newsquest’s flagship daily brands, the Oxford Mail. We are on the hunt for a first-class newsdesk leader to shape the daily agenda of one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional brands.
Application Deadline: 22 May 2026
Department: Editorial
Location: Oxford
Key Responsibilities
From leading conferences to presenting the news list to the Regional Editor, editing stories, creating content plans, coaching and developing our reporters on the ground and developing skills across homepage management, subscriptions, SEO, social media and newsletters – this is a fast‑paced and varied role at the heart of our news operation. You will work alongside a team of Audience and Content Editors, motivating, mentoring and developing the reporting team, and helping them get the very best out of their stories online and help us grow our audience. We are looking for people who are creative, digitally savvy, understand the needs and pressures of a modern newsroom and want to help us deliver the best possible products to our audience. You will have an excellent knowledge of media law and will be comfortable dealing with members of the public.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Able to inspire and enthuse a team
* Embrace the chance to have fun in your job and with your team
* Drive our news agenda
* Work under pressure
* Be reactive, creative, and full of ideas
* Understand the how and why of search and social
* Know who is reading our stories, where, and why
* Create the right mix of content for the right time of day and platform
* Know exactly what makes a story and how to tell it for different platforms
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
* Perks & discounts including:
o Gym membership
o Cycle to Work scheme
o Eye care
o Retail discounts
* Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
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