Digital Audience Content Editor

Job description

Digital Audience Content Editor Application Deadline: 4 June 2026: Department: Editorial: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Taunton: Reporting To: Milly Vincent: Description: Newsquest Somerset is looking for an ambitious, driven Digital ACE (Audience Content Editor) to take a leading role in a burgeoning local news operation. This is a key leadership position at the heart of our digital newsroom. You will manage a team of reporters while taking ownership of a group of high-performing local news websites across the region. You will combine strong editorial judgement with a deep understanding of audience data, ensuring a constant flow of high-quality content that serves our communities while hitting and stretching digital targets. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the management and performance of social media channels, shaping content output to maximise reach, engagement and loyalty Manage and develop a team of reporters , including regular one-to-ones, coaching and performance tracking Take daily conferences and oversee story output , ensuring a consistent pipeline of strong local content Edit, publish and optimise stories to maximise reach, engagement and loyalty Drive...