Senior Digital Journalist (Southampton)

TL;DR

Senior Digital Journalist (Southampton): Managing digital strategy and content planning for regional news with an accent on multi-platform engagement, audience growth, and data-driven storytelling. Focus on identifying trending narratives, coaching reporters on digital performance, and optimizing journalism reach across social and digital channels.

Location: Must be based in Southampton

Salary: Up to £49,000

Company

A world-leading public service broadcaster dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining global audiences.

What you will do

• Identify compelling stories that resonate with regional target audiences.
• Guide reporters on optimizing journalism for digital and social media platforms.
• Collaborate across teams to maximize the reach and impact of news stories.
• Develop follow-up content based on ongoing story performance and analytics.
• Analyze newsroom data to evaluate audience engagement and refine content strategy.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in news journalism, preferably in a regional newsroom.
• Proven ability to write and sub complex stories for digital consumption.
• Strong familiarity with social media platform behaviors and audience expectations.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing newsroom data and analytics tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple multimedia workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a 35-hour flexible working week.
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Defined pension scheme and access to discounted dental, healthcare, and gym memberships.
• Significant focus on professional career development and training.
• Inclusive, values-based work environment committed to diversity and individual contribution.