[Hiring] Newsroom Executive @Flatgigs

Role Description

We are looking for a Newsroom Executive to support the day-to-day production of the company's newsroom. This role is focused on consistent, high-quality editorial execution; from daily technology news and announcements to newsletters, event coverage and magazine contributions. You will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and wider editorial team to turn developments and research into clear, accurate and publishable content.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Editorial
  • Write and publish 2–3 daily technology news and short-form editorial stories.
  • Monitor relevant technology, AI, fintech, startup and business developments.
  • Turn press releases and announcements into original, useful editorial coverage.
  • Conduct basic research and fact-checking.
  • Identify relevant developments that should be brought to the editorial team's attention.
  • Update and maintain stories when new information becomes available.
  • Meet agreed daily and weekly editorial deadlines.
• Newsletter
  • Curate relevant stories and developments.
  • Draft newsletter copy and summaries.
  • Coordinate relevant contributions from the wider editorial team.
  • Incorporate analysis, interviews and insights provided by other team members.
  • Maintain the newsletter calendar and publishing schedule.
  • Prepare the newsletter for final editorial review.
  • Implement feedback from the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Distribute the newsletter to relevant contact lists, manage subscriptions and monitor feedback.
• Content Operations
  • Upload and format articles.
  • Upload and post on social media handles for editorial articles developed for yourself and the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Maintain editorial calendars and deadlines.
  • Support basic GEO and content optimisation.
  • Assist with event listings and relevant ecosystem coverage.
  • Support social and newsletter content when required.
  • Maintain accuracy and consistency across published content.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in content writing, journalism, media, communications or a related field.
• Strong written English.
• Ability to write clearly, accurately and quickly.
• Good basic research and fact-checking skills.
• Interest in technology, AI, startups and emerging markets.
• Ability to work on daily deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable receiving editorial feedback and improving drafts.
• Organised and able to manage multiple pieces of content at once.
• Reliable and consistent with deadlines.

Requirements

• Previous newsroom or technology-media experience.
• Experience writing about technology or business.
• Basic understanding of SEO.
• Newsletter experience.
• Experience with CMS platforms.
• Experience working with digital publications.
• Familiarity with AI and emerging technology.
• Basic understanding of social media publishing and content distribution.

The Person We're Looking For

This role is for someone who enjoys the pace of a newsroom and wants to develop into a stronger journalist and editorial professional. You should be able to take a development, understand the basic facts, conduct the necessary research and turn it into a clean, accurate and readable story without excessive supervision. You should also be comfortable working across different formats — daily news, newsletters, magazine pieces, event coverage and supporting editorial content.