Teams at Reach plc

Lead BristolLive’s newsdesk operations, editorial workflows, brand values, content standards, and audience-growth strategy. Manage and develop newsroom staff, oversee fast and accurate IPSO-compliant publishing across digital channels, and coordinate with cross-functional teams on local agenda-setting content. The role requires digital publishing, video, social media, people leadership, forward planning, and flexibility for early, late, and weekend shifts. This is a six-month fixed-term, home-and-hub position linked to Bristol.

The Audience Editor identifies opportunities to grow digital audiences, packages content for social media, newsletters, and direct messaging, and manages distribution channels. The role also leads growth projects, mentors Engagement Producers, curates newsletters, manages social channels, and supports newsroom priorities across a seven-day rota.

Curate website homepages and section fronts, produce newsletters, and distribute content across social and digital platforms. Develop audience-growth and subscription opportunities, use editorial KPIs and audience data to optimize performance, and collaborate with newsroom teams on timely content delivery. The role also requires strong editorial judgment, knowledge of media law and IPSO standards, and work across a seven-day rota.