Group Content Studio Editor

Group Content Studio Editor Location: The Irish Times HQ, Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid Working)Reporting to: Head of Content Studio Also accountable to: Editorial Management, The Irish Times and Irish ExaminerContract: Fixed Term, 2 Years Job PurposeThe Group Content Studio Editor will oversee a team of journalists based in Cork and Dublin, managing the work of Content Studio across a new group unit producing all forms of sponsored content.About The Irish Times GroupThe Irish Times Group is Ireland’s leading independent quality news publishing organisation. The core activity of The Irish Times Group has evolved from six-day print publishing to a seven-day multi-platform news publisher with a market-leading position in the development of subscriptions and maximising revenues. We focus on producing quality content for our readers, providing media solutions for customers and we continue to grow and evolve in a fast-paced changing media landscape. The Company is owned by The Irish Times Trust and is managed by The Irish Times DAC. In recent years, the Irish Times Group expanded its interests to include the Irish Examiner, The Echo, Regional newspapers and Radio stations in addition to the Citywest print facility, the property website MyHome.ie and Irish Times Training.Key responsibilities will include:Managing all sponsored content, including special reports, content partnerships, advertising features and native content.Managing a team of journalists in two locations.Working closely with the Group Head of Content Studio to develop and advance the strategy of the new group unit and to develop new product and formats, to ensure the Content Studio offering is innovative, best in class, and the market leader.Optimising workflows and technology to streamline editorial output.Planning and organising a complex schedule of editorial projects, and resolving any content-related issues as soon as they arise.Developing and maintaining relationships with freelance journalists, videographers, and other professionals who will contribute content.Working with project managers and salespeople to win and deliver native advertising campaigns, advertising features, and special reports.Ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest editorial standards.Commissioning, editing, and publishing online campaigns/articles, and magazines and other printed material.Ensuring common editorial styles and high production values of all printed and online material.Working with a project manager to ensure client expectations are met.Working with the Content Studio, Media Solutions, and Audience teams to deliver the social media components of all campaigns.Communicating openly and clearly with all stakeholders.Any other duties as required by the Head of Content Studio / Editorial Management Team (The Irish Times & Irish Examiner).Benefits:Company Health Insurance SchemeCompany Pension ContributionFree Irish Times / Irish Examiner Premium Digital SubscriptionHighly competitive annual leave entitlementIncome Continuance CoverCorporate Gym MembershipSick Leave PayBike to work schemeFor further information or to discuss this role in confidence please do not hesitate to contact Aidan McGrath, Senior HR Manager, Human Resources Department, The Irish TimesEmail: aidan.mcgrath@irishtimes.com