Newsquest Media Group seeks a talented Print audience and content editor to work across a range of titles in the Midlands, South West, and South Wales. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to ensure the production of our newspapers, making sure they are of the best quality and reflect the high standards our readers expect. As a key part of this role includes responsibility for front pages we are keen to hear from candidates with strong design skills. We will also consider editorial designers with a non-journalism background. Key tasks include:
* To meet daily and weekly deadlines for print titles across your region
* Some shift work, including Sunday working and public holidays as part of a departmental rota
* To be aware of and understand the company policy relating to design and style and then ensure that policy is being met at all times
* Maintain high standards with copy, picture and headline editing in the newspapers
* Keep abreast of the legal implications of stories due for publication
* Work on a template system in our content management system Knowledge
* Design powerful, grabbing front pages for our titles using InDesign and Photoshop
Previous experience in a newspaper or magazine-producing role is essential. The role entails remote working on company-supplied equipment. A generous salary is being offered for this important role for the right candidate. In addition, there is a raft of company benefits including five weeks of leave, excluding bank holidays. The closing date is Friday, 24 January, but applications will be considered as they come in. If this sounds like a job for you, please email a CV and cover letter detailing why you are the right person by clicking Apply Online below. The company Newsquest is a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. As well as dedicated sales teams which provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions. Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will consider any adjustments that could help you.