Deputy News Editor

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The Sunday Times is looking for a deputy news editor to work with our team of award-winning reporters and deliver brilliant news stories for our digital and print platforms.

You must have experience working either on a newsdesk or as a senior reporter at a national newspaper or major news organisation. You will have precise commissioning and copy-editing skills and the ability to conceive strong story ideas to present at news conference.

You will be able to demonstrate your ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy. You must have an insatiable appetite for news and the skill to spot stories where others might miss them.

Apply with your CV and a covering letter by February 23.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage productive relationships with the head of news, newsdesk and journalists across the newsroom
• Work with editors, writers and reporters to conceive, commission and edit exclusive agenda-setting news stories for a print and digital audience
• Use SEO, Inca, Parsley and Google Trends to help guide commissioning and construct headlines
• Demonstrate an understanding of what works best for digital, offering content that is truly distinctive
• Attend news conference as required and present the news list to the editor
• Forward-plan, working with journalists on long-range projects and big campaigns
• Use social networking and other digital platforms for content generation and to promote The Times content
• Represent The Sunday Times on radio and TV especially on our own internal stations
• Assist the senior news team with people and budget management

Skills and Experience

• Experience working as a news editor or senior reporter for a national newspaper or major news organisation
• Demonstrable expertise in news and current affairs
• An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy
• Persuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve and negotiate positive outcomes
• Able to communicate succinctly and effectively
• Able to use social media platforms to engage current and new audiences for The Sunday Times
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• 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

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.

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
• 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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Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Writing/Editing

Industries

Newspaper Publishing, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Retail Books and Printed News

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