Digital Editor

We're looking for a dynamic Digital Editor to lead and grow 5 News's digital presence, shaping our content strategy across social platforms and beyond. You'll set the vision for a small, integrated team and drive innovation while staying true to 5 News's distinctive tone and original journalism. Your mission: expand our reach, engage younger audiences (for 5 News that's 35-54), and deliver high-quality, distinctive content that reflects the whole of the UK. Key Responsibilities Lead & Inspire: Manage and develop a small digital team (2 people), fostering creativity and collaboration Grow Our Audience: Accelerate digital growth and engagement using data-driven strategies Shape Content Strategy: Commission and produce original, distinctive content for social and broadcast platforms Innovate: Explore new formats and platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook, and emerging channels) Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain high editorial standards and legal compliance Collaborate: Work closely with planning team, reporters, and producers to integrate digital into all output Surprise, innovate: Take risks with new platforms, and consistently challenge the consensus Set new goals: Growth across all social media expected to include YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram, X, Facebook and any other new platform(s) To manage: Direct line management of 2 online staff in discussion with the Editor Set the highest standards: Instill quality of writing and video preparation for all producing digital content Foster innovation: Maximise technology for broadcast, integrating workflows and technology as much as possible while keeping across the changing digital landscape Key Requirements Proven experience in digital news production and commissioning Strong editorial judgement and creative journalism background Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and manage a team Deep understanding of social media platforms and audience engagement Strategic thinker with technical adaptability Strong understanding of the 5 News audience as well as UK news and current affairs Calm under pressure, deadline-driven, and legally aware Good legal understanding and ability to work in accordance with ITN and regulatory compliance procedures