Newsroom Executive

Flatgigs

About The Position

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. 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.

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.
Ability 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.
Comfortable working across different formats — daily news, newsletters, magazine pieces, event coverage and supporting editorial content.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Own production of the company's newsletter, under the editorial direction of the Editor-in-Chief.
Curate relevant stories and developments for the newsletter.
Draft newsletter copy and summaries.
Coordinate relevant contributions from the wider editorial team for the newsletter.
Incorporate analysis, interviews and insights provided by other team members into the newsletter.
Maintain the newsletter calendar and publishing schedule.
Prepare the newsletter for final editorial review.
Implement feedback from the Editor-in-Chief for the newsletter.
Distribute the newsletter to relevant contact lists, manage subscriptions and monitor feedback.
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.