Whats' On Editor - Liverpool Echo

at  Reach Plc

Company Description
Do you want to work in one of the country’s most vibrant newsrooms covering a party city renowned for its food, drink and entertainment?
The Liverpool Echo is looking for a What’s On Editor to create and commission authoritative and informed content aimed at an audience seeking authentic recommendations on how to spend their spare time.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified journalist bursting with creativity and flair with excellent storytelling abilities and a deep understanding of Liverpool’s leisure sector. You will immerse yourself in Liverpool’s cultural world, using your expert knowledge of the city to keep a finger on the pulse of the latest venues and openings, attending and covering events, including evenings and weekends as required.

THIS ROLE IS BASED IN OUR LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE HUB, WE ARE THEREFORE OPEN TO CANDIDATES BASED IN AND AROUND LIVERPOOL.

Job Description

WHAT WILL THE ROLE INVOLVE?

You will oversee the sourcing, creation, production and sharing of engaging food, drink and entertainment content with an authentic Liverpool voice. You will forward plan content enabling the Liverpool Echo to maximise coverage for major events including the Grand National, Creamfields and more. You will use and build on your extensive network of contacts across the city, acting as an expert and ambassador for the Liverpool Echo’s What’s On brand, becoming a trusted authority for our readers.
You will ensure all What’s On content is published to a high standard including but not limited to articles, pictures, video, audio and strong headlines. You will utilise your SEO skills to ensure we are publishing timely and relevant content, to remain the go-to website for things to do and places to go in and around Liverpool. You will manage relevant site sections, social feeds and newsletters to boost content, using analytics to inform content choices. Though the role reports locally within the Liverpool Echo, the role is also part of our wider Reach Content Hub, so you will develop effective and meaningful working relationships with colleagues across the wider business.
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