[Hiring] Weekend Editor @Hearst

Role Description

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, between the hours of 3pm and 11pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Sourcing stories from live TV coverage and the wider world of entertainment
• Generating and writing highly engaging angles that are fresh, enticing and optimised for Google Discover
• Writing and publishing breaking news stories
• Assigning stories and managing workflow for freelance reporters and subs
• Assisting the Editor in matters of team admin and analytics

Qualifications

• A keen, TV and Movies-obsessed writer/editor who loves sharing their insight and expertise with other fans
• At least two years’ experience, ideally as a section editor or deputy news editor, in digital entertainment news
• A thorough understanding of the demands of digital journalism, including Discover optimisation, SEO and metadata
• Familiarity with Microsoft business software (Planner, Excel, Teams, etc) is highly desirable
• Experience with Hearst’s CMS and Google Analytics/Google Search Console are a plus
• A clear and up-to-date understanding of UK media law, especially as it relates to privacy, defamation and copyright
• Motivated to always communicate accurately and concisely, and comfortable writing in Digital Spy’s authoritative but conversational tone

Benefits

• Hearst Exclusives - Only for You!
• Get adventurous with Good Housekeeping Taste and Beauty Testing Panels
• Snag luxe beauty steals at our legendary office sample sales
• Stay healthy with Specsavers eye care, a company-funded Health Cash Plan, and access to mental health support
• Get active and stress-free with discounted gym memberships and the Cycle to Work scheme
• Embrace flexibility with a Location Flex and Holiday Exchange
• Take time to give back with a Charity Day and access wellbeing resources
• Join one of our Hearst ERG Groups
• Plan ahead with a generous Workplace Pension, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Season Ticket Loan
• Make smarter money moves using Salary Finance tools and Financial Wellbeing sessions
• Treat yourself with major discounts across London plus everyday savings via the HAPI at Hearst app