MyLocal is at the forefront of innovating local journalism, focusing on engaging community content and user-driven narratives. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and dynamic Associate Editor to drive our editorial strategies and oversee the content creation, publication, and distribution processes.&nbsp;

The Associate Editor will play a pivotal role in implementing editorial strategies to acquire new users and convert them into members, managing the creation and distribution of content, and ensuring the ongoing development of editorial staff. They will be a representative and ambassador for the MyLocal platform, focusing on user engagement and maintaining the quality and relevance of the published content.

This role is ideally suited for an ambitious senior or experienced reporter who has navigated a plethora of situations and stories over the years and is looking to step into a strategic, editorial role. Candidates with a minimum of 3-5 years of newsroom experience will be given preference, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of a newsroom environment and a proven track record in creating compelling, community-driven content.

In this pivotal role, you will be at the helm, steering a dedicated and driven team of reporters who traverse through Lincoln and Lincolnshire, delving into the narratives that resonate most with the locals. Your leadership will guide the unearthing of public interest stories and facilitate the telling of the rich, diverse tales of the people and places of Lincolnshire, ensuring that the pulse of the community is accurately and empathetically represented on our platform. Your responsibility is not just to oversee, but to drive the team passionately in unfolding the myriad layers of local stories, elevating the voice of Lincolnshire to new heights.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Content Management

<ul>
	<li>Drive and implement editorial strategies to acquire new users and convert them to members.</li>
	<li>Oversee and manage the publication and distribution process of content.</li>
	<li>Commission content from contributors and freelancers, ensuring adherence to guidelines and budgets.</li>
</ul>

Content Creation &amp; Publication

<ul>
	<li>Manage the creation of engaging and informative content working with our reporting team</li>
	<li>Review, edit, and schedule content, ensuring it abides by editorial and legal standards.</li>
	<li>Customise and publish content based on user and member locations and interests.</li>
	<li>Oversee the continuous development of staff, trainees, and contributors responsible for content creation.</li>
</ul>

Community Engagement

<ul>
	<li>Monitor and engage with community responses and maintain healthy conversation on published items.</li>
	<li>Manage and host monthly user/member meetings to drive in-person engagement.</li>
	<li>Respond and deal with user queries regarding content published on the platform.</li>
</ul>

Brand Representation

<ul>
	<li>Be a proactive ambassador for the MyLocal platform both online and offline.</li>
	<li>Participate in user/member meetings and make appearances on in-house or external content.</li>
</ul>

Skills and Qualifications

<ul>
	<li>Proven experience in editorial roles with a focus on digital content.</li>
	<li>Strong leadership and organisational skills.</li>
	<li>Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.</li>
	<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
	<li>Adept at community engagement and management.</li>
	<li>Knowledgeable about the latest trends in content creation and distribution.</li>
</ul>

Benefits

<ul>
	<li>Opportunity to be part of a revolutionary platform in local journalism.</li>
	<li>A dynamic and inclusive work environment.</li>
	<li>Competitive salary and growth opportunities.</li>
	<li>Regular staff events&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Cycle to work scheme&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

For an informal conversation about this role, you can contact Managing Editor Daniel Ionescu on daniel@thelincolnite.co.uk.

Associate Editor - The Lincolnite / MyLocal Lincolnshire

MyLocal and Stonebow Media, Lincolnshire&rsquo;s leading organisations in digital news and events, are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to join our team. We&#39;re looking for someone who&#39;s experienced in the field of sales, proactive, keen to follow-up and close down any opportunity, and capable of achieving excellence in customer service while meeting KPIs. If you&#39;re a self-starter with a talent for building rapport with customers and an innate drive to maximise profits, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales revenue, developing new business opportunities, and maintaining strong customer relationships. They should have excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, as well as a strong customer service orientation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building relationships and creating win-win partnerships, and will bring their creativity, energy, and drive to enhance business growth and achieve results.

Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Meet and exceed sales targets by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities</li>
	<li>Build and maintain strong customer relationships with new and existing clients</li>
	<li>Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth</li>
	<li>Prepare and deliver effective sales presentations to potential clients</li>
	<li>Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities that align with the company&#39;s goals and objectives</li>
	<li>Negotiate and close partnership deals, including terms, agreements, and contracts</li>
	<li>Provide ongoing support to partners, including regular communication and problem resolution</li>
	<li>Attend industry events and conferences to network and promote our products and services</li>
	<li>Maintain accurate sales records and reports using our CRM system</li>
	<li>Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner</li>
	<li>Provide exceptional customer service and support to ensure customer satisfaction</li>
</ul>

Requirements:

<ul>
	<li>3+ years of experience in sales-focused partnerships, business development, or a related field</li>
	<li>Strong communication and negotiation skills</li>
	<li>Ability to think creatively and outside the box to find new partnership opportunities</li>
	<li>Excellent project management and organisational skills</li>
	<li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and drive results</li>
	<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and partners simultaneously</li>
	<li>Must be able to travel across the focus territory Greater Lincolnshire</li>
	<li>Knowledge or experience in the media industry is highly desirable but not essential</li>
</ul>

We offer a competitive salary of up to &pound;23,000.00 per year, benefits, and a dynamic, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. The benefits include:

<ul>
	<li>Uncapped commission/ OTE</li>
	<li>Hybrid/ flexible field role</li>
	<li>Autonomy in driving the role</li>
	<li>Enhanced annual leave</li>
	<li>Development opportunities in a growing, innovative and ambitious business</li>
	<li>Team socials</li>
	<li>Company events</li>
	<li>Company pension</li>
	<li>Free or subsidised travel</li>
</ul>

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types: Commission pay

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and believe that this can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches to our work and better serve our customers, partners and employees. We welcome everyone from everywhere to come and join our team. Please let us know if we can support you in any specific ways to apply to join us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: &pound;23,000&nbsp;per year + Uncapped commission

Benefits:

<ul>
	<li>Bereavement leave</li>
	<li>Casual dress</li>
	<li>Company events</li>
	<li>Company pension</li>
	<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
	<li>Free parking</li>
	<li>On-site parking</li>
	<li>Work from home</li>
</ul>

Schedule:

<ul>
	<li>Monday to Friday</li>
</ul>

Supplemental pay types:

<ul>
	<li>Bonus scheme</li>
	<li>Commission pay</li>
	<li>Performance bonus</li>
	<li>Quarterly bonus</li>
</ul>

Ability to commute/relocate:

<ul>
	<li>Lincoln: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)</li>
</ul>

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln

Media Sales Executive

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