Deputy Editor, The Times Entrepreneurs Network

We are seeking a deputy editor of The Times Entrepreneurs Network (TEN), the home of our coverage of ambitious private companies and the people running them. The successful candidate will help run the channel, working with a small team of business reporters and freelance writers, delivering agenda-setting news stories, exclusive interviews and features, as well as contributing to our two highly-respected Sunday Times 100 fast-growth company programmes. You must have the ability to work autonomously, deliver clear concise copy to strict deadlines, be brimming with brilliant ideas and have strong data skills. You should have experience reporting on business news at a national newspaper, major digital news outlet or trade publication. This full-time position is available after the previous deputy editor of four years was promoted to associate business editor on The Sunday Times.

Responsibilities:

• Be a self-starter who can adapt quickly to the daily demands of a national newspaper.
• Write accurate, distinctive and engaging stories that provide our readers with insights, advice, and inspiration.
• Build and maintain excellent contacts at key businesses and within government.
• Edit and sharpen news stories, features and graphics to a high standard.
• Deputise for the section editor in his absence, representing TEN in internal and external meetings, on Times Radio and at industry events.
• Share the writing of a weekly newsletter, helping to improve it over time.

Skills and experience:

• Experience working as a senior business writer or editor for a national newspaper, news website or trade publication.
• Strong news gathering skills, with the ability to run with stories as they develop, delivering them to strict deadlines.
• Be familiar with company accounts and shareholding filings at Companies House.
• Strong writing skills, keen attention to detail and meticulous fact-checking.
• Unflappable and reliable under pressure.
• Comfortable hosting events, webinars and dinner discussions.
• Experience in digital storytelling and SEO.

Some 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 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.