Johnston Press has announced 21 new editorial roles over the next nine months in response to a “positive 2017 performance.”

The roles will cover social media, video production digitally-optimised content, video production, and management of digital content teams. A further ten digital sales roles will also be sought.

Two new head of audience roles have been created to manage central team’s in Leeds and Edinburgh with an emphasis on “socially-driven and trending content”, according to a Johnston Press spokesperson.