Digital Editor

Do you have an interest in building an effective editorial process that delivers world-class content to millions of readers on a daily basis?  Would you like to be part of a successful, global organisation?

We are looking for a Digital Editor to lead the content strategy for the online website e-commerce brand of this highly successful technical and digital marketing company.  Based in London, this team is focused on creating high quality, searchable and useful content for the DIY website builder market.

The Digital Editor will have complete ownership of one of the organisation’s Publishing websites and will manage a small team (3/4) of writers and researchers.  The Digital Editor will set the publishing strategy for the website and ensure these are delivered with a view to increase organic search traffic and revenue.

Key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Owning and driving the content strategies
• Owning the GP performance of the sites  and ensuring targets are hit
• Ownership of the websites and final say over all stakeholders working on the website from around the business (Technical, SEO, PR, Brand, CRO, Tech)
• Edit and commission world-class content
• Set and maintain high editorial standards for websites
• Create and regularly update editorial guidelines
• Manage and support a team to produce world class content
• Work with SEO team to deliver high-value projects that will improve the website

What we are looking for:

• Proven relevant editorial experience, with significant leadership experience
• Proven track record of developing innovative original content
• Demonstrable experience of managing a website and growing organic traffic and revenue
• A history of directing impactful journalism and original content across multiple platforms, including video
• A deep understanding of many types of content – product reviews, how to guides, breaking news, features etc.
• Ability to interpret data, audience insights and analytics to inform coverage decisions and meet goals
• A strong knowledge of how organic search and social media work

This role offers a very generous salary and benefits package, based in super modern offices.

If you have a true passion for publishing world-class content and would like further details of this amazing new role, please send your CV and salary expectations.

Early applications may be given priority