Business Editor, West Midlands

What the role will involve:

• Providing a daily feed of unique relevant business coverage of interest to the local community.
• Sourcing original stories which tell the readers whats going on in the local business community in a way which informs and engages.
• Curating must-read  newsletters live blogs weekly roundups and exclusive subscriber-focused journalism that drives daily site visits. 
• Actively developing key networks engaging with influential people within the business community and representing your title and BusinessLive in person on social platforms in videos and on podcasts.
• Feeding standout regional enterprise entrepreneurship and small-business stories into the freshly relaunched BusinessLive platform.
• Working with colleagues in commercial teams to maximise revenue opportunities for the business journalism portfolio.

Qualifications :

What youll need to succeed:

• Youll live on patch and bring or rapidly build an extensive network of local contacts.
• An excellent understanding of search social headlines newsletter strategy and digital-first formats.
• A clear understanding of what content hooks audiences into making your coverage a daily part of their business and personal life.
• The confidence to represent the brand and work closely with local business leaders.
• A self-starting attitude and the ability to maintain and drive publishing standards.

Additional Information :

If youre excited about this role but dont tick every single box please dont let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell and we value potential passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences which is why were dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all without discrimination on the basis of age disability gender identity ethnicity religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time