Content Editor

Manchester - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 25000 - 28000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mission: Were building the most engaged digital audiences in the world.

The Role

IGV (Its gone Viral) are seeking a Content Editor with experience as a journalist or reporter who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of media law and a strong track record of delivering a wide range of trending entertainment or lifestyle stories at a national or regional title while understanding what works for a digital audience.

You should have first-rate writing subbing and editing skills and relish the test of working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Youre social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and youre familiar with newsroom analytics and content management systems such as Wordpress. Youre flexible passionate and know what makes a great story!

Key Responsibilities

Write original trending and evergreen articles for the IGV website including packaging content with engaging headlines captions and thumbnails.
Pitch unique story ideas conduct interviews and proactively monitor emerging news gossip and trends.
Identify compelling stories for the audience with a focus on creativity and original storytelling.
Manage and schedule content across multiple social media platforms including Facebook Instagram X Pinterest and Threads.
Edit and proofread content for accuracy grammar and style while contributing innovative ideas to enhance team output.

What Were Looking For

A journalistic background with newsroom experience.
Outstanding writing research and fact-checking skills.
Previous experience in a similar role target-driven and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
A high standard of written English.
A university degree in Journalism Media or Broadcasting and/or NCTJ- qualified.
Experience in social media with a strong knowledge of Facebook Instagram and X.
Experience scheduling and posting content via Facebook Instagram and X.
Experience packaging articles - creating captions titles and thumbnails to generate traffic.
Experience working as part of a team with strong teamwork skills.
Knowledge of journalism law and ethics.

Mission: Were building the most engaged digital audiences in the world.The RoleIGV (Its gone Viral) are seeking a Content Editor with experience as a journalist or reporter who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of media law and a stro...

Mission: Were building the most engaged digital audiences in the world.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

Write original trending and evergreen articles for the IGV website including packaging content with engaging headlines captions and thumbnails.
Pitch unique story ideas conduct interviews and proactively monitor emerging news gossip and trends.
Identify compelling stories for the audience with a focus on creativity and original storytelling.
Manage and schedule content across multiple social media platforms including Facebook Instagram X Pinterest and Threads.
Edit and proofread content for accuracy grammar and style while contributing innovative ideas to enhance team output.

What Were Looking For

A journalistic background with newsroom experience.
Outstanding writing research and fact-checking skills.
Previous experience in a similar role target-driven and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
A high standard of written English.
A university degree in Journalism Media or Broadcasting and/or NCTJ- qualified.
Experience in social media with a strong knowledge of Facebook Instagram and X.
Experience scheduling and posting content via Facebook Instagram and X.
Experience packaging articles - creating captions titles and thumbnails to generate traffic.
Experience working as part of a team with strong teamwork skills.
Knowledge of journalism law and ethics.