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About the Role

The role is for an Editorial Lead for the Consumer Advice section, responsible for the entire team, planning, steering, and quality assurance of ongoing productions. This position involves personnel responsibility, conducting employee reviews, and reporting to the Head of Consumer Advice & Graphics. The role requires daily leadership, motivation, and development of team members, as well as supporting new hires during onboarding. The lead will be the central point of contact for daily operations, especially in collaboration with the Newsdesk, and will utilize data expertise with tools like Feedbackhub, Drive, and PMG. Regular exchange with Content Development is expected to enhance content, processes, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for the entire consumer advice team and for the planning, steering, and quality assurance of ongoing productions.
Have personnel responsibility for all employees in the consumer advice department.
Conduct employee reviews and manage personnel-related issues.
Report to the Head of Consumer Advice & Graphics.
Lead, motivate, and develop team members daily.
Support new team members during their induction and onboarding.
Act as the central point of contact for daily operational business, especially in collaboration with the Newsdesk.
Contribute data expertise and use tools and evaluations such as Feedbackhub, Drive, and PMG.
Maintain regular communication with Content Development to advance content, processes, and collaboration.

Requirements

Several years of editorial experience.
Strong communication skills with the ability to formulate content clearly, precisely, and appropriately for the target audience.
Data competence and proficient use of tools like Feedbackhub, Drive, and PMG for analysis and evaluation.
Completed journalistic training, ideally with a traineeship as a solid foundation.
In-depth understanding of the consumer sector from various perspectives, gained through multiple editorial positions and responsibilities in specialized departments.
Experience in successfully leading a consumer advice team, managing ongoing productions, ensuring quality, and maintaining high output levels.

Skills

Communication
Data analysis
Editorial experience
Team leadership
Content development
Quality assurance
Journalistic skills

Location

Berlin

Work Type

Hybrid work possible
Flexible working hours

Experience Level

Several years of editorial experience

Education Level

Completed traineeship (Volontariat)

Benefits

At least 30 days of vacation
37.5-hour work week
Company pension plan
Vacation bonus
On-site canteen

About the Company

dpa-infocom operates at the intersection of data, digital journalism, and technology, offering products, projects, and services from prototype to live operation.
The diverse team includes editorial, IT development, training, graphics, product management, and support, serving as a partner for both temporary and long-term productions for approximately 25 years.
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Presse-Agentur, dpa-infocom leverages the expertise of the entire dpa group and adheres to journalistic values of independence, impartiality, and reliability.
The company researches, verifies, and visualizes data and facts, making them multimedia-visible, searchable, and widely usable for partners globally.
dpa-infocom is responsible for the product groups: Consumer Advice, Editorial Services, Fact Check, Infographics, SportsLive, and ElectionsLive/-Data.
The company is always open to new ideas and projects.