Senior Publisher - Money

Role purpose and overview

As a Senior Publisher, you'll be responsible for editing and publishing Money content in a timely way to the highest possible standards, ranging from personal finance news stories to evergreen guides that help Telegraph subscribers manage their money. Working in a fast-moving environment, you will be capable of publishing and revising numerous stories a day with accuracy and flair.

The Money Senior Publisher will execute publishing and promotion plans, sub-edit, build and revise articles, and have responsibility for their presentation and quality. They will work closely with commissioners, visual teams and other publishers to develop articles. This involves challenging commissioners on article briefs, formats and copy, and collaborating on headlines. They will commission visuals and graphs to enhance our copy, and direct publishers in the Money and Business pool on editing and presentation. The Senior Publisher will be immersed in audience data, using it to tailor commissions and reach new readers.

Reporting to the Head of Money Publishing, this role is expected to occasionally act up to cover the rota.

Key responsibilities

• Support lead publisher(s) in challenging commissioners and contribute to publishing and promotion plans for individual articles as well as special projects and major events.
• Oversee the publication of individual articles and special projects, subbing copy and building articles.
• Revise copy, headlines and 'build' of articles to verify the content is accurate, in accordance with house style and that the files are optimised for our digital audiences.
• Take responsibility for hero pieces, ensure they have the right headlines, visual assets, publishing schedule and promotion plan.
• Work with commissioners to help shape the brief to ensure the article achieves its full potential.
• Analyse audience data to learn what works for the Telegraph's readers.
• Liaise with Homepage & App and our Audience teams (Social, Newsletters, SEO, Community etc.) to plan and enhance our content across different platforms.
• Generate creative solutions to presenting, publishing and promoting content online (e.g. social collabs, app sells, newsletters, commissioning visuals).

Key skills

• Significant experience of writing and sub-editing personal finance journalism on digital platforms.
• Quick, accurate subbing and writing of headlines.
• Digital publishing skills including knowledge of visual storytelling and a brilliant eye for photography as well as creative flair for info boxes, polls, graphics, etc.
• Enthusiasm and imagination for presenting stories digitally.
• Able to respond well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Understanding of social media and SEO.
• Familiarity with using content management systems for digital publishing.
• Strong news sense and judgment.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.

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