Newsroom Executive
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Job description
About the Company
Our client is evolving from a traditional technology media publication into a technology intelligence platform focused on understanding how technology markets, companies, capital, infrastructure and policy are moving.
Alongside this intelligence direction, they continue to operate a daily newsroom producing timely, accurate and accessible technology coverage.
About the Role
We are looking for a Newsroom Executive to support the day-to-day production of the company's newsroom.
This role is focused on consistent, high-quality editorial execution; from daily technology news and announcements to newsletters, event coverage and magazine contributions.
You will work closely with the Editor-in-Chief and wider editorial team to turn developments and research into clear, accurate and publishable content.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Editorial
- Write and publish 2–3 daily technology news and short-form editorial stories.
- Monitor relevant technology, AI, fintech, startup and business developments.
- Turn press releases and announcements into original, useful editorial coverage.
- Conduct basic research and fact-checking.
- Identify relevant developments that should be brought to the editorial team's attention.
- Update and maintain stories when new information becomes available.
- Meet agreed daily and weekly editorial deadlines.
Newsletter
The Newsroom Executive will own production of the company's newsletter, under the editorial direction of the Editor-in-Chief.
- Curate relevant stories and developments.
- Draft newsletter copy and summaries.
- Coordinate relevant contributions from the wider editorial team.
- Incorporate analysis, interviews and insights provided by other team members.
- Maintain the newsletter calendar and publishing schedule.
- Prepare the newsletter for final editorial review.
- Implement feedback from the Editor-in-Chief.
- Distribute the newsletter to relevant contact lists, manage subscriptions and monitor feedback.'
Content Operations
· Upload and format articles.
- Upload and post on social media handles for editorial articles developed for yourself and the Editor-in-Chief.
- Maintain editorial calendars and deadlines.
- Support basic GEO and content optimisation.
- Assist with event listings and relevant ecosystem coverage.
- Support social and newsletter content when required.
- Maintain accuracy and consistency across published content.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in content writing, journalism, media, communications or a related field.
· Strong written English.
- Ability to write clearly, accurately and quickly.
- Good basic research and fact-checking skills.
- Interest in technology, AI, startups and emerging markets.
- Ability to work on daily deadlines.
· Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable receiving editorial feedback and improving drafts.
- Organised and able to manage multiple pieces of content at once.
- Reliable and consistent with deadlines.
Strong Advantages
- Previous newsroom or technology-media experience.
- Experience writing about technology or business.
· Basic understanding of SEO.
· Newsletter experience.
· Experience with CMS platforms.
- Experience working with digital publications.
- Familiarity with AI and emerging technology.
- Basic understanding of social media publishing and content distribution.
The Person We're Looking For
This role is for someone who enjoys the pace of a newsroom and wants to develop into a stronger journalist and editorial professional.
You should be able to take a development, understand the basic facts, conduct the necessary research and turn it into a clean, accurate and readable story without excessive supervision.
You should also be comfortable working across different formats — daily news, newsletters, magazine pieces, event coverage and supporting editorial content.
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