Digital Managing Editor, Smooth

As a Digital Managing Editor, Smooth at Global, you will be overseeing the day-to-day operations of our digital content team on Smooth, developing our content output on Global Player, our website and all digital platforms, and leading the social output for Smooth and its sister stations.

Requirements

• Management and Leadership experience
• Solutions focused outlook and positive approach to feedback
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to build trusted, professional relationships with presenters and key stakeholders
• Obsessive attention to detail with ability to use data to find opportunities for digital growth
• Wide knowledge of film and music
• Several years of experience of writing articles using a CMS - including SEO practices
• Photo and video editing skills
• Social media experience - several years of working closely across all social media platforms
• Keen eye for great design and aesthetics
• Proven track record of developing and managing compelling interactive products with a large user base
• Experience of working with a video team to create engaging videos
• Thorough understanding of interactive media and their relation to traditional media
• Ability to multi-task and manage / maximise project and opportunities in a mixed media environment
• Editorial strategy experience, preferably within a fast-moving entertainment business
• Adaptability: Comfort working in a fast-changing media landscape

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave
• Bike-to-work scheme
• Gym membership
• Flexible working hours