Live Team Editor - The Northern Echo

Job description

Live Team Editor - The Northern Echo Application Deadline: 18 June 2026: Department: Editorial: Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Darlington: Reporting To: Gavin Foster: Description: Shape the future of digital journalism in the North East We're launching a brand-new live team at The Northern Echo – and we need an experienced digital journalist to lead it. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in driving digital performance across the North East, building a team from the ground up and delivering real results. You'll be based in our Darlington newsroom, working to a rota that includes weekend working and shift patterns. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and launch our new North East live team, mentoring reporters and driving page view growth - Edit and optimise content for search and social audiences, using data and audience insights to inform every decision - Champion AI tools in the newsroom, embracing technology to supercharge our digital reach - Ensure all content meets IPSO and legal standards while maintaining fairness and balance - Collaborate across the business and with counterparts UK-wide to share best practice and deliver innovation - Stay agile in a fast-...