Assistant News Editor

News UK

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Assistant News EditorLocation:LondonDepartment:The TimesSalary Details:Not SpecifiedAdvertising End Date:28 Apr 2024Job DescriptionThe Times is looking for an assistant news editor to work with our team of award-winning reporters and deliver brilliant news stories for our digital and print platforms.Applicants must have experience working either on a news desk or as a senior reporter at a national newspaper or major news organisation. You will have precise commissioning and copy-editing skills and the ability to conceive strong story ideas to present at news conference.You will be able to demonstrate your ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy. You must have an insatiable appetite for news and the skill to spot stories where others might miss them.Apply with your CV and a coveringletter by April 28.Responsibilities
  • Successfully manage productive relationships with the associate editor, the news editor and the newsdesk
Work with editors, writers and reporters to conceive, commission and edit exclusive agenda-setting news stories for a print and digital audienceUse SEO and data tools to help guide commissioning and construct headlinesDemonstrate an understanding of what works best for digital, offering content that is truly distinctiveAttend news conference as required and present the news list to the editorForward-plan, working with journalists on long-range projects and big campaignsUse social networking and other digital platforms for content generation and to promote The Times contentSkills and experience
  • Experience working as a news editor or senior reporter for a national newspaper or major news organisation
Demonstrable interest in politics and current affairsAn understanding of how audience data supports commissioning and how to promote a story on social media and through search enginesKnows how to attract and retain new digital audiencesAn ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracyAbility to communicate succinctly and effectivelyExperience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teamsPersuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solveA strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issuesWe are News UK : One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, TalkTV and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.Life at NewsDriven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through ourDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy (https://www.news.co.uk/more-than-the-news/diversity-inclusion/) , which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have12 employee led networks and groups (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMCi-KiMlL4&t=2s) that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially.BenefitsSome of our benefits include:
  • Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning accessPrivate medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditionsDiscounted gym memberships , free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' schemeUp to 60% discount on Harper Collins booksAccess to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebritiesAccess to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counsellingA generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%30 days holiday , plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per yearWe want to ensure that everyone we meet has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. Please let us know, at any stage, whether you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, and we will do our best to accommodate.

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