Investigations Editor

The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation’s cultural heritage.

The Times is looking for a Senior Investigative Journalist to head up our investigations team. Applicants will have strong experience working on in-depth investigative news stories at a national level. You will be an outstanding journalist with the ability to write engaging and informative copy. You must have experience working in a national newsroom, a boundless supply of ideas and contacts and a track record of breaking exclusives.

Day to day you will:

• Pitch ambitious, innovative investigations ideas and maintain excellent contacts
• Consistently deliver accurate, engaging copy to strict deadlines
• Conceive and deliver large scale digital news projects
• Work closely with the news desk, the investigations team and journalists across the newsroom to ensure stories are covered comprehensively
• Regularly pitch and contribute to digital packages that increase engagement and support subscriber growth
• Manage investigations projects and support more junior team members with their work
• Use social networking and other digital platforms for content generation and to promote Times investigations content
• Represent The Times on radio, television and other media - especially our internal stations
• Command respect and authority in investigative journalism and communicate that knowledge effectively in print, digital, radio and television as a representative of The Times
• Collaborate with production colleagues in design, pictures and sub-editing on elements that enhance the stories you write

What we’re looking for from you:

• Experience working as a Senior Investigative Journalist for a national newspaper, magazine or news website
• Strong contacts and a proven ability to bring in exclusive stories
• Experience working closely with legal teams and senior editors to ensure investigations are legally watertight
• Demonstrable experience managing people
• Experience in digital and a commitment to growing our digital audience
• Able to work autonomously and to strict deadlines
• Keen attention to detail and meticulous fact-checking
• Excellent presentation skills and able to communicate succinctly and effectively
• Experience working collaboratively
• A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

We 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, Talk 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.

Life at News is driven 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.

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

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