Other Jobs To Apply
No other job posts for this day.
Salary details:
Flexible Working
Part-Time
Remote Working
Senior Jobs
Positive News is inviting an enterprising and experienced Editor to join our team and lead our journalism. In this hands-on senior role, you’ll develop the editorial strategy, deliver our journalism, manage the editorial team, and drive our editorial innovation with a particular focus on developing digital products. You’ll also oversee our flagship print publication, Positive News magazine.
The successful candidate will help our organisation to develop its understanding of our audience community, innovating ways to best respond to their needs, while upholding our commitment to quality, solutions-focused reporting.
As such, you’ll be instrumental in growing reader revenue and expanding our social impact through the inspirational journalism you produce. With our current editor-in-chief making a sidestep within Positive News to launch a new project, this is a unique opportunity to join a small, purpose-driven media organisation at the forefront of constructive journalism.
About Positive News
Positive News is the media brand for rigorous journalism about what’s going right. With 39 per cent of people now avoiding the news, we’re breaking the bad news bias and empowering people with socially relevant journalism that focuses on progress.
Established more than 30 years ago, we’re an independent and not-for-profit media business, trusted and supported by a growing audience community who are passionate about our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
Direct and hold responsibility for all Positive News’ journalism, maintaining our editorial standards and mission
Oversee daily editorial operations
Lead and manage a small, dedicated editorial team
Editorial delivery
Develop content plans, coordinate schedules and manage workflows
Conceive and commission unique and compelling content for publication across digital and print
Oversee the production of our quarterly print magazine, working closely with the Deputy Editor, who will manage its delivery
Ensure consistent, quality and timely delivery of our website articles, weekly email newsletter and social media content
Tailor our journalism for different platforms and audience segments, to optimise engagement and impact
Manage editorial budgets
Innovation and commercial growth
Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement an effective editorial strategy, which delivers unique value to our audiences and supports business objectives
Drive the growth of reader revenue, in particular in the form of ‘supporter’ contributions, by innovating our digital journalism
Develop and launch digital editorial products, such as newsletters, podcasts or video series, and evolve our existing ones
Support the partnerships editor in creating and delivering editorial projects that drive sponsorship revenue growth
Audience development
Lead initiatives to deepen our understanding of our community and audience needs
Gather and analyse content performance data to inform editorial decision-making
Provide regular reports on editorial activities and performance
Serve as a public ambassador for Positive News, representing our brand in media appearances and at industry events
What We’re Looking For
Proven leadership experience in journalism
Experience of developing digital editorial products
Familiarity with print magazine editing and publishing processes
Excellent ideation, editing, subediting and writing skills
Experience growing digital audiences and revenue in line with commercial targets
Accustomed to using data to inform editorial activities
Outstanding organisational skills with confidence in overseeing editorial planning
Confident and compassionate people manager
Understanding of constructive journalism and solutions journalism principles
Motivated by journalism’s potential for social impact
How To Apply
To apply, please fill in this application form . If you have any questions, please emai . Please mention Journo Resources when you apply, it really helps us out!
Application timeline
Interview invitations sent out: by Friday 23 May
First interview round: w/c 26 May
Second interview round: w/c 2 June
Start date: As soon as possible
Key details
Hours: Four days per week (32 hours)
Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 (£50,000 – £55,000 FTE)
Benefits: 33 days holiday FTE (inclusive of bank holidays), workplace pension, flexible working options
Location: Remote working with occasional in-person meet-ups
Contract: Permanent
