Trainee Print Audience and Content Editor

We are seeking a Trainee Print ACE (Audience and Content Editor) to work on editing and designing pages across our Newsquest daily and weekly titles within our North of England print production hub.

Key Responsibilities

This role will see you allocate, edit and send pages ready for publication on our flagship titles in the region, including The Northern Echo, York Press and Telegraph & Argus. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We are seeking an outstanding trainee (ideally with NCTJ prelims, including law) to gain experience with some of the largest regional news brands in the UK.

You will ideally be versed in editing copy and willing to develop your skills, while also learning design skills to work on our front pages, ensuring they stand out on newsstands.
It’s a fast-paced working environment with plenty to do, so being flexible for early, late, and weekend work on a rota basis – and having a positive attitude – is key.
The role will be split between working in one of our regional offices and home-based working.
To be considered, please send your CV and cover note by clicking Apply Now.

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.

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