To cultivate contacts and write original news and write features for edie. Ensuring the editorial output is of the highest quality, engaging readers and making the website a ‘must read’ for identified demographics.

Key success criteria:

Quality of content produced (essential reading within our market)
Feedback and engagement level from users
Reputation of brand in the marketplace
Timeliness of delivery

Key activities:

Write on and off-diary stories about sustainability in business for publication on the edie website to daily deadlines.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with news sources and news partners.
Work with the editor and other team members to promote edie news content and interaction via social media outlets such as Linkedin and Twitter.
Promote the awareness and positive image of the brand in the market.
Cover for editor and other members of the editorial team when on leave or unavailable.
To assist in the planning and production of editorial content for the website which meets the objectives of the agreed editorial policy.
Attend press events, conferences and exhibitions as required and represent the website to enhance our reputation and relationships in the market.
Work with other members of the editorial team, the sales team and the publisher to raise the profile of the website in the industry and help it meet its commercial and market objectives.
Write features and opinion articles on a regular basis

Competencies & skills

Skills:

News gathering and writing
Social media and reader engagement activity
Feature writing
Blogging
Use of a CMS

Competencies

Quality focus
Personal effectiveness, planning and initiative
Communication, teamwork and relationship building
Customer focus
Adaptability and flexibility
Creativity
Ability to handle complex information
Accuracy and attention to detail

How to apply
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to gilledinburgh@fav-house.com