Digital News Editor

Barbados Today and St. Lucia Times are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Digital News Editor to join our newsrooms. This role will support the editorial leadership team in managing newsroom operations and driving the strategic growth and success of the news portfolio. The Digital News Editor will oversee the planning, production, and timely distribution of multimedia news content across digital and social media platforms.

The Role

• Guide the news team in creating accurate, high-quality written, video, graphic, and audio content for the companies’ website, app, e-paper, and social media channels.
• Ensure timely production and delivery of news products, by adhering to strict deadlines and optimizing workflows and processes to support desired outcomes.
• Prepare and present quarterly editorial plans and calendars.
• Regularly review and analyse content performance.
• Lead or participate in daily news planning meetings.
• Create and present quarterly budgets for the assigned section, maintaining expenses within allocated budget limits.
• Perform any other reasonable and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of 5 years in journalism, with a focus on digital news production and editorial management.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a news team in a fast-paced, deadline- driven environment.
• Strong news judgement, decision-making skills, and a deep understanding of news values and journalistic ethics.
• Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) and their audience demographics.
• Experience with CMS, SEO, and web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and respond quickly to breaking news and industry trends.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed