We are looking for an assistant news editor (aka deputy editor) for a household name, digital news site. It's a senior hire and well paid, so our client needs someone with a solid track record of news editing in a 24-hour digital, rolling news room for a newspaper.
You will have been an editor writing engaging headlines and copy, and using analytics and social media to curate the site and develop content.
A strong track record of news gathering, editing, and managing a team is essential, together with an understanding of digital 24-hour news and the processes and pressures that come with operating in this environment.
Outstanding candidates should also be able to balance editorial objectives in a fast-paced news environment. Prior experience in managing reporters, news editing, and publishing is essential.
You might have come from a national newspaper newsroom where you are likely to have been an assistant or deputy editor, or you could have been the actual editor of a regional or local newspaper in the UK. Either way, this will be a step up to a high-profile news site – it’s a fantastic name to have on your CV; plus opportunities, training, and benefits are all second to none.
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