The Dots
The Dots
Log in
Join
Join now for free
News Editor, Today's GolferBauer Media
Yesterday
  • LevelMid Level
  • ProfessionsNews Editor, Content Editor, Content Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

Like this job? Notify me with jobs that are similar

Description

Closing Date: 05-Nov-2024

The Focus of the Role:
As News Editor, you will manage all news content on todays-golfer.com, working with the Digital Editor to set the strategy for our news section to increase sessions and page views across the category, while ensuring the rest of team understand and follow that strategy. You and a team of writers and freelancers will be required to produce multiple pieces of content across multiple platforms each day. We are looking for someone who knows what makes a compelling story, how to find a story that others may miss, how to tell that story, and how to be first with the news from the golf world.
The aim will be to ensure TG’s news coverage leads, not follows, making us the go-to resource for readers.
This role can be flexible with location, however there would be a requirement to attend the Peterborough office at least twice a month for team collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Accountable for all news content
  • Create engaging content from all the relevant golf organisations, tours and events globally – including the R&A and USGA, DP World Tour, PGA Tour, LIV Golf, LET, LPGA, Challenge Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, Presidents Cup and leading amateur tournaments. You’ll need to understand the differences between the organisations, tours and events, all the key leaders and players, the state of the modern game, and how to write content that will engage our audience and attract new audiences too
  • Build relationships quickly with key industry contacts and trusted sources to ensure TG is first to the news and generates exclusive content
  • Work with the Magazine Editor and Features Writer to ensure online content can be easily repurposed for print to keep things efficient
  • Manage freelancers with clear briefs and deadlines
  • Edit and sub team members copy and feed back to aid their development
  • Interview relevant personalities and representatives from players and caddies to Tour reps and agents
  • Be obsessed with the professional game, following it and its players across television, websites and social media
Editorial Planning
  • Become an expert in Monday.com and carry out all planning using this tool
  • Learn best practices that could work for other titles/markets
Representing Today’s Golfer
  • This role has exposure to the wider golf industry, liaising with PRs, peers and others. There is an expectation that this duty will be always carried out responsibly and professionally
  • This role will include some travel and out-of-office-hours work throughout the year
What You'll Bring:
  • You have a passion to create content and ensure content serves a diverse audience
  • You know which trends are currently affecting the market - you know what our readers want, have a good feel for the industry, have in-depth specialist knowledge and can also prepare content in an appealing and understandable way for our users
  • You will be willing to carry out training at the Bauer Academy if/when required
  • Excellent knowledge of SEO and how to make content sing for Google Discover and Apple News
  • You will already have a wide-ranging contacts book in the golf industry and be up to date with current trends in golf and media
  • You are familiar with common content KPI and can use them to evaluate the performance of your content
  • You have a collaborative mindset, can-do attitude with a willingness to get involved and a hunger to learn more
  • You are excellent in writing and other communication skills.
  • You have the ability to create basic video, with a willingness to develop this skill, and are confident appearing on camera
  • You have excellent knowledge of social media platforms and their best-case uses and will know how to make news content sing on our channels, aiding clicks, interaction and growth
  • You have excellent time management as well as an understanding of prioritisation, are self-organised and have a hands-on mentality
  • An active golf playing handicap is desirable but not essential
Closing Date: Tuesday 5th November
About Bauer Media Group
We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe. Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors. With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers. From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print. But not only that. Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal. Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio. Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.
What’s in it for you
  • You’ll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
  • Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
  • We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
  • You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
  • And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here
Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.
If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.

Skills Required

  • News Editing
  • Content Creation
  • SEO

People who have worked with Bauer Media

View all