Group Content Studio Editor
This senior role is a cornerstone of The Irish Times Group's Content Studio, responsible for shaping, producing, and delivering highquality sponsored storytelling across multiple platforms. Reporting to the Group Head of Content Studio, which is a key function within Media Solutions for The Irish Times Group. The position exists to support and grow client relationships by developing compelling, insightdriven brand narratives that resonate with audiences and reflect the trusted quality of The Irish Times Group brands. The position will play a strategic role in advancing the Content Studio's marketleading offering, to develop new formats, products, and innovative storytelling approaches
Acting as both a creative leader and operational driver, the role oversees the full lifecycle of sponsored content from ideation and commissioning to editing, production, and publication. This includes special reports, native content, content partnerships, commercial podcasts, video, and bespoke multimedia campaigns.
The Editor will ensure that we deliver consistently high editorial and production standards, and cultivate strong relationships with internal teams, freelancers, and external partners.
Ultimately, this role ensures that clients' brand stories are told with excellence, creativity, and authenticity, while delivering bestinclass content solutions that meet client objectives, uphold editorial integrity, and contribute to the Group's commercial success.
Key responsibilities;
* Manage the creation, commissioning, editing and publication of all sponsored content across all platforms, including special reports, content partnerships, advertising features, native content, commercial podcasts, video shoots etc.
* Develop new product and format offerings, to ensure the Content Studio offering is innovative, best in class, and the market leader.
* Represent Content Studio at industry events, providing expert commentary, participating in panel discussions, and reinforcing our leadership in creative commercial content.
* Lead Content Studio's presence in highvalue client pitches and partnership engagements, ensuring our creative vision is compellingly presented and flawlessly delivered in line with client objectives.
* Manage and mentor a multilocation team of journalists, driving workflow innovation and implementing tools and processes that enhance efficiency and ensure bestinclass editorial delivery.
* Develop and maintain relationships with key Group Editorial, Production, Digital and Technical teams
* Develop and maintain relationships with freelance journalists, videographers, and other professionals who will contribute content.
* Work with project managers and salespeople to ideate, win and deliver partnership pitches, native advertising campaigns, advertising features, and special reports.
* Plan and organise a complex schedule of editorial projects, resolving any content or production related issues as soon as they arise.
* Ensure projects are completed on time and to the highest editorial standards, engaging with the Editorial Oversight Group as required.
* Work with the Group Head of Content Studio to manage budgets and margins, ensuring the unit operates efficiently and supports overall P&L performance.
* Any other duties as required by the Group Head of Content Studio / Editorial Management Team (The Irish Times & Irish Examiner).
Background & Experience:
* Degree / Masters in Journalism, Media, Communications or similar field.
* 8-12 years in editorial, commercial content, or content marketing with a premium publisher, newsroom or creative/media agency.
* Proven experience managing and delivering end-to-end content campaigns for leading brands.
* Previous people management & leadership experience, including cross functional/multi-disciplinary teams (editors, producers, videographers)
* Proven track record leading highvalue client pitches and partnership delivery, translating creative concepts into deliverable content plans.
Please send your CV through the Apply below. We will have a closing date of 12pm on Wednesday January 31st for applications.
The Irish Times Group operates a Hybrid working policy.
Our benefits include, Health Insurance contribution, Pension Contribution, Sick Leave Cover, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Irish Times & Irish Examiner Premium Digital Subscription, Income Protection Policy, Corporate Gym Membership discounts, Free Digital GP and Life Assurance Policy.