US Online Editor (London)

US Online Editor (London)

London Full-Time No home office possible
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Join The Spectator’s expanding team as our US Online Editor and work with the best British journalists, authors, critics and cartoonists.

As US Online Editor you will work closely with the senior editorial team in the UK and US to commission, edit, and publish Spectator articles covering the United States. You will take charge of the daily output – which includes covering breaking news and responding to world events – curating the website and promoting Spectator articles on social media.

The Spectator was founded in 1828 and is the most influential magazine in Britain. There’s never been a better time to join us.

This role is full-time and based in The Spectator’s London offices.

The ideal candidate will have:

· At least two years’ experience working at a newspaper, magazine or online media outlet

· Experience working in breaking news

· Experience covering the US news cycle

· Excellent commissioning and editing skills

· Experience in promoting articles on social media

· Willingness to be flexible and responsive to fast-moving events

· An understanding of The Spectator’s brand and style

The ideal candidate will be expected to:

· Independently commission, edit, post and promote new articles for The Spectator’s websites

· Brainstorm ideas and angles on news stories and make judgements about what stories to prioritise and cover

· Recruit new authors and contributors to The Spectator

· Run the website in the absence of the Managing Editor or other senior staff

· Work with the US team to provide rolling analysis on the websites, from day into evening

· Work flexibly and out of hours

Salary depending on experience

How to apply

Please email your cover letter, CV and the task below to usa@spectator.co.uk by 21 February 2025. Early applications will be prioritised. If you have not heard from us by 7 March 2025, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Please include in your application:

· Four article ideas you would commission for The Spectator’s online US Edition.

· Two author ideas for each article.

· One X post to promote each article.

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