It has recently been announced that DN Media Group will consolidate the two IntraFish entities to build a stronger foundation for growth and profitability. Merging IntrafFsh will ensure its position as the world's leading salmon publication, though whitefish remains part of the offering for the global audience.

This consolidation will result in a single editorial organisation under unified management, which is being led by Øystein Hage, as the acting Publisher for IntraFish.  To support him and the process of the merger, we are seeking a Head of News to take responsibility for editing and planning the digital edition of Intrafish.com

Ideally seeking an internal candidate with experience of writing and editing in English.

Your day to day

• The person will take the lead in ensuring that the digital edition of Intrafish.com is of the highest value as a standalone product while complementing the publication’s online news. 
• The Head of News will work closely with the publisher and have the authority to assign reporting and editing tasks to reporters. 
• Lead the editing of the digital international edition, ensuring it has maximum impact and engagement. 
• Lead the different weekly editorial meetings and ensure that we follow the new editorial strategy. · Help set the editorial agenda and organise story flow from IntraFish’s global network of staff correspondents. 
• Work with the publisher and the Norwegian news editor to plan and deliver each edition on deadline. 
• Lead forward planning of features, special reports, and other material important for the online edition. 
• Work closely with the Publisher and the Norwegian new editor to ensure a successful merge of the two IntraFish organizations into one editorial team.

Your background:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in communication, journalism, business or similar 
• A proven track record of generating compelling journalism
• Robust knowledge of journalism law
• Able to build trust and influence with relevant stakeholders across the organisation and external.
• An excellent command of English, grammar and accuracy
• A keen eye for detail and excellent editing skills.
• Advanced digital skills and understanding how to use digital tools
• Integrity and high ethical standards
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work fast and accurately under pressure.

We are an equal opportunities employer who wants to attract qualified applicants regardless to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!

IntraFish is part of DN Media Group, owner of Norwegian financial daily Dagens Naeringsliv and a portfolio of other specialist titles with a global reach. We pride ourselves on high standards of independent journalism and have an ambitious growth strategy. But don't take our word for it, take a look around our career pages and website to find out more about DN Media Group, its publications, and the team.

And for what is on offer for you as a new colleague take a look at the People & Culture department at career pages.

Please note that as part of our recruitment process we conduct ID-checks and right to work checks, and when necessary, a full background check. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.