Sports Editorial Intelligence Business Partner

Salary on offer: £40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits

Join our Editorial Intelligence Team as a Business Partner, specializing in Sport trends and data. You'll empower journalists with actionable insights, boosting decision-making and audience understanding. Reporting to the Head of Editorial Intelligence, you'll bridge data analysis and editorial strategy to ensure our content hits the mark with our target audience.

This is a home based position and so we are therefore open to candidates based across the UK.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

As the Editorial Business Partner, you will be instrumental in analysing and interpreting large data sets to uncover trends and correlations that inform our decision-making processes. Your role will have a particular focus on Sport, and will require you to work closely with the Sports Editorial Lead, whilst also embedding yourself in the wider newsroom team. 

The role will involve developing actionable insights that directly influence our editorial strategies, thereby enhancing content relevance and boosting audience engagement. You will maintain a deep understanding of editorial processes, from content creation to audience engagement techniques, while staying informed about current media and industry trends.

As a key newsroom partner, building strong relationships with our editorial teams and other stakeholders is crucial, as you will foster collaboration and open communication across departments. Acting as a liaison between data analysts and editorial teams, you will ensure that insights are tailored to meet strategic content needs. Your ability to deliver insights clearly and compellingly in both verbal and written formats, while adapting your communication style to suit different audiences, will be key to your success in this role.

We're seeking a candidate who excels in data analysis, with a knack for dissecting large datasets to uncover valuable insights. You should be adept at data interpretation, capable of translating complex data into clear, impactful findings. 

Your talent in insights generation will drive editorial strategies with actionable recommendations. Experience in an editorial environment is preferred, with a strong grasp of content creation, audience engagement, and media trends. A passionate interest in the world of sport is essential to thrive in this role.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional collaboration skills, effectively engaging with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. You must possess the ability to articulate your findings clearly through various communication channels, with proficiency in both written and verbal communication.

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.