News Editor – Bucks Free Press

News Editor – Bucks Free Press

Salary £32,800 plus bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented journalist to step into a key news desk role at the Bucks Free Press, one of Newsquest’s leading weekly titles.

This is an ideal next step for a senior reporter ready to progress, or an ambitious journalist looking to build the skills needed to become an editor.

We are looking for a news editor or first-class reporter to help shape the agenda of a long-established and respected title with a growing digital audience.

Working alongside the Regional Editor, you will play a central role in leading the newsroom day-to-day – driving coverage, supporting reporters and ensuring we deliver the best possible journalism across all platforms.

You’ll be joining a strong, supportive team and following in the footsteps of our departing Audience and Content Editor, who has been promoted to the Oxford Mail.

Key Responsibilities

This is a fast-paced position at the heart of our operation.

Responsibilities include:

Leading daily conference and setting the news agenda
Presenting the news list to the Regional Editor
Editing and writing stories and ensuring high editorial standards
Supporting, coaching and developing reporters
Creating and delivering content plans
Contributing to homepage management, SEO, social media and newsletters

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We’re looking for someone who is:

A natural newshound with strong editorial instincts
Calm under pressure and able to make decisions quickly
Competitive, driven and motivated to help a team succeed
Creative, full of ideas and digitally aware
Confident working across multiple platforms and formats

You’ll also have a strong understanding of media law and be comfortable dealing with members of the public.

You will:

Inspire and motivate a team
Embrace the chance to have fun in your job and with your colleagues
Drive a strong and engaging news agenda
Understand how audiences find and consume content
Know what makes a story – and how to tell it effectively across platforms

The deadline for applications is June 21st.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
Structured career progression & ongoing training
Pension plan
Employee Helpline counselling and advice
Perks & discounts including:
- Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

About Newsquest Media Group

We are 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. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.

We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.

In addition to our local news brands, we own several digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.