Assistant Editor - Podcasts (12 Month FTC)

Sky; Isleworth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is looking for an Assistant Editor to join the Sky News podcast team on a 12-month contract in Isleworth. The role involves leading audio and video production for a significant title, making editorial decisions, and expanding audience engagement. Candidates should have a strong understanding of US politics, expertise in audio editing, and substantial experience in newsroom management. The position also offers a hybrid work model and various benefits.

Benefits

Free NOW streaming

Generous pension package

Private healthcare

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge and understanding of US politics.
• Best-practice experience and legal knowledge to critique and sign off sensitive journalism.
• Significant newsroom and people-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Make key editorial decisions about the podcast.
• Lead editorial teams, manage and develop journalists.
• Develop new strategies to grow audiences for podcasts.

Skills

Knowledge of US politics

Audio editing tools

Creativity

People management

Job description

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

We're looking for an Assistant Editor to join the award‑winning Sky News podcast team on a 12‑month Fixed Term Contract. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join our Washington DC bureau to lead on the audio and video production of one of our biggest titles, Trump 100.

You’ll plan, script and produce impactful episodes which make the best of the knowledge, warmth and analysis of our presenting line‑up.

You’ll also be a key part of expanding the brand across platforms so we’re after bags of ideas on how we grow our audiences and engagement, as well as plenty of ambition for the future of the title.

Of course, we need you to live and breathe US news and US politics too.

You’ll understand how podcasts are a vital pillar of the Sky News 2030 strategy and be able to show experience leading teams, giving feedback and working with presenters. Good knowledge of media law is a must.

What You’ll Do

• Make key editorial decisions about the podcast and drive effective video promotion on Sky News and social platforms.
• Lead editorial teams, manage and develop journalists and represent colleagues in meetings.
• Be instrumental in developing new strategies to grow audiences for our podcasts.
• Work with our audience‑development team to understand and implement data‑led strategies.
• Be engaged with the Sky News 2030 strategy and understand and communicate why podcasts are a vital pillar of this.
• Develop ideas for new formats.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant knowledge and understanding of US politics.
• Editorial and technical know‑how with audio editing tools.
• Knowledge of different audio platforms and the opportunities they bring.
• Best‑practice experience and legal knowledge to critique and sign off sensitive journalism.
• Creativity – and examples of compelling audio you’ve overseen.
• Significant newsroom and people‑management experience.

Team Overview

At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective.

In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public‑service broadcasters and opinion‑driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most‑followed English‑language news brands on social media, bringing award‑winning British journalism to a global audience.

Sky News is part of Sky, one of Europe's leading media and entertainment companies, owned by Comcast Corporation.

Watch Sky News, free, wherever you get your news.

The Rewards

• Access to free NOW for streaming all your favourite shows.
• A generous pension package.
• Private healthcare.
• Discounts and cashback at over 800 retailers.

How You’ll Work

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You’ll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Inclusion

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.