Weekend Editor, Digital Spy (Fully Remote , 3pm-11pm)

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The Role

As Weekend Editor youll be responsible for steering the reactive news and feature output of Digital Spy one of the UKs best and most trusted entertainment news websites between the hours of 3pm and 11pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Youll source and write breaking news stories about TV Movies and Soaps as well as deciding angles and assigning stories to our team of out-of-hours freelancers. Answering to the Editor youll play a vital role in maintaining Digital Spys international reputation for accuracy and our comprehensive coverage of everything entertainment.

Main Duties

Sourcing stories from live TV coverage and the wider world of entertainment

Generating and writing highly engaging angles that are fresh enticing and optimised for Google Discover

Writing and publishing breaking news stories

Assigning stories and managing workflow for freelance reporters and subs

Assisting the Editor in matters of team admin and analytics

What We Are Looking For

A keen TV and Movies-obsessed writer/editor who loves sharing their insight and expertise with other fans.

Youll have at least two years experience ideally as a section editor or deputy news editor in digital entertainment news.

Youll have a thorough understanding of the demands of digital journalism including Discover optimisation SEO and metadata.

Familiarity with Microsoft business software (Planner Excel Teams etc) is highly desirable and experience with Hearsts CMSand Google Analytics/Google Search Console are a plus.

Youll have a clear and up-to-date understanding of UK media law especially as it relates to privacy defamation and copyright.

You will be motivated to always communicate accurately and concisely and comfortable writing in Digital Spys authoritative but conversational tone.

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