Assistant Editor – Late Show Live

grapevinejobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GB News flagship show seeks an experienced Assistant Editor to shape editorial content and direction, ensuring accuracy, editorial integrity and a sharp, engaging tone for our audience.

This hands-on role requires a journalist-producer with a proven live TV track record and the ability to drive coverage of UK, US and global stories with energy and a distinct voice.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in broadcast journalism or production for live TV news or current affairs.
• Strong understanding of UK politics and culture with awareness of international affairs.
• Proven ability to shape compelling content under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding scriptwriting and sub-editing skills.
• Experience leading editorial teams and coordinating across departments.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a senior editorial producer, driving the programme from planning to live transmission.
• Support the Senior Editor in editorial planning and production of The Late Show Live.
• Lead daily editorial meetings and guide a team of producers, researchers, and reporters.
• Write and edit scripts, headlines, and in-show graphics with clarity and tone.
• Coordinate breaking news coverage with UK and international teams.
• Shape interviews, monologues, debates, and panel discussions with on-air talent.
• Oversee integration of live reports and video packages into the rundown.
• Ensure adherence to GB News editorial standards and broadcasting regulations.
• Act as UK editorial contact ensuring consistent output across zones and platforms.
• Deputise for the Editor when required.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

Live TV production

Scriptwriting

Editorial planning

Team leadership

Breaking news handling

Job description

This flagship show delivers a unique perspective on UK and global news, offering fresh insight from the United States each night.

As Assistant Editor, you will play a key role in shaping the editorial content and direction of the programme. You will support the Editor in overseeing the editorial output, ensuring accuracy, editorial integrity, and a sharp, engaging tone that speaks directly to our audience.

This is a hands‑on role suited to an experienced broadcast journalist and producer, with a strong track record in live TV news.

It is an exciting opportunity to help drive a high‑profile programme that covers major news stories from the UK, the US, and across the world, with energy, creativity, and a distinct voice.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate as a senior editorial producer , driving the programme’s agenda from initial planning through to live transmission
• Support the Senior Editor in the editorial planning and production of The Late Show Live, ensuring the programme is relevant, timely, and distinctive
• Lead the daily editorial meetings and guide a team of producers, researchers, and reporters to develop compelling content and segments
• Write and edit scripts, headlines, and in-show graphics with clarity and flair, ensuring editorial accuracy and tone
• React swiftly to breaking news and major developments, coordinating with UK and international teams to deliver informed coverage
• Collaborate with on‑air talent to shape interviews, monologues, debates, and panel discussions
• Oversee the integration of live reports, guest interviews, and video packages into the show’s rundown
• Ensure adherence to GB News editorial standards, legal and compliance frameworks, and broadcasting regulations
• Act as the point of contact for the UK editorial team, ensuring consistent output across time zones and platforms
• Deputise for the Editor when required.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a broadcast journalist and/or producer in a live TV news or current affairs environment
• A deep understanding of UK news, politics, and culture — with a strong grasp of US and international affairs
• Strong editorial instincts combined with TV production experience and strong track record of shaping compelling content under tight deadlines
• Outstanding scriptwriting and sub‑editing skills
• Confidence in handling breaking news and rapidly evolving stories
• Experience working with studio production teams, technical crews, and on‑air talent in a live broadcast setting
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire junior staff
• Flexibility to work late hours (live evening broadcast) and occasional weekends as required.

Desirable

• Familiarity with digital news platforms and social media storytelling
• Experience working in or reporting on transatlantic or international news environments
• Knowledge of UK broadcast compliance (e.g., Ofcom guidelines).