Weekend Editor, Digital Spy (Fully Remote , 3pm...

<p><span>We’re the UK’s leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic media brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar and Country Living. We’ve created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We’ll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;"><strong>The Role…</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">As Weekend Editor you’ll be responsible for steering the reactive news and feature output of Digital Spy, one of the UK’s best and most trusted entertainment news websites, <strong>between the hours of 3pm and 11pm on Saturdays and Sundays</strong>. You’ll source and write breaking news stories about TV, Movies and Soaps, as well as deciding angles and assigning stories to our team of out-of-hours freelancers. Answering to the Editor, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining Digital Spy’s international reputation for accuracy and our comprehensive coverage of everything entertainment. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;"><strong>Main Duties…</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• Sourcing stories from live TV coverage and the wider world of entertainment</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• Generating and writing highly engaging angles that are fresh, enticing and optimised for Google Discover</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• Writing and publishing breaking news stories</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• Assigning stories and managing workflow for freelance reporters and subs</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• Assisting the Editor in matters of team admin and analytics</span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;"><strong>What We Are Looking For…</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• A keen, TV and Movies-obsessed writer/editor who loves sharing their insight and expertise with other fans.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• You’ll have at least two years’ experience, ideally as a section editor or deputy news editor, in digital entertainment news. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• You’ll have a thorough understanding of the demands of digital journalism, including Discover optimisation, SEO and metadata.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• Familiarity with Microsoft business software (Planner, Excel, Teams, etc) is highly desirable and experience with Hearst’s CMS and Google Analytics/Google Search Console are a plus.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:" aptos="" display",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• You’ll have a clear and up-to-date understanding of UK media law, especially as it relates to privacy, defamation and copyright.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:" aptos",sans-serif;"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;">• You will be motivated to always communicate accurately and concisely, and comfortable writing in Digital Spy’s authoritative but conversational tone.</span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;"><strong>Benefits…</strong></span></p><p><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;">(Your benefits at Hearst UK are more than just extras—they are tools to help you thrive in every part of life)</span></i></p><p><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;"><strong>Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="tab-stops:list 36.0pt;"><span 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