Foreign Editor

The foreign editor, Sunday Times, is responsible for delivering a distinctive, agenda-setting foreign news package across all platforms for The Sunday Times. Ensuring world-class standards of digital and print journalism, and working as an integral part of the foreign editorial team as we embrace digital-first commissioning and publishing.

Responsibilities:

• Successfully manage productive relationships with the editor and deputy editor, the seven-day foreign editor and foreign desk team and the head of news as well as other section editors.
• Work with the senior editorial team and foreign correspondents to conceive and deliver exclusive agenda-setting foreign news stories, features and comment ideas for digital audiences.
• Pitch exclusive video, polls, interactive graphics and audio ideas to engage our digital audience and plan how these stories are shared and promoted online.
• Attend news conference as required and present the foreign news list to the editor.
• Build and maintain excellent contacts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of what works best for digital, offering content that is truly distinctive.
• Have the ability to write with authority and command the respect of our readers.
• Forward-plan, pitch and deliver long-range projects and investigations.
• Use social networking and other digital platforms for content generation and to promote Sunday Times foreign content.
• Represent The Sunday Times on radio and TV, for example, on Times Radio.
• Assist the seven-day foreign editor with people and budget management.

Skills and experience:

• Experience working as a news journalist for a national newspaper or website.
• Strong contacts and a proven ability to bring in exclusive stories.
• Experience helping to manage people and budgets.
• An understanding of how audience data supports pitching and commissioning and how to promote a story on social media and through search engines.
• Knows how to attract and retain new audiences.
• An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy, while juggling multiple projects.
• Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate succinctly and effectively.
• A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues.

Benefits:

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes.
• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme.
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books.
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times.
• Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities.
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.

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