Assistant Editor, Print Edition

The Telegraph; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in London is seeking an Assistant Editor for its Print Edition. The role involves overseeing key news pages and editing content from digital formats for print. Ideal candidates will have experience in newspaper editing, strong copy-editing skills, and a keen sense for news. The position offers flexible benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical cover

Six months fully paid maternity leave

Enhanced paternity/partner leave

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in editing newspaper sections and managing teams.
• High standard of copy-editing, proofing, and production.
• Ability to write sharp and effective headlines.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key news pages and repurpose digital copy for print.
• Edit digital copy, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Work with designers to conceptualize page layouts.

Skills

Experience of newspaper section editing and leading a team

Copy-editing, proofing, subbing

Quick, accurate writing of headlines

Knowledge of design and print layouts

Ability to respond under pressure

Strong news sense and judgment

Job description

Role purpose and overview

A senior position within the News print team, using the Telegraph’s digital treatment of key news stories to create top quality newspaper pages. The Assistant Editor, Print Edition will work with the Print Editor in determining the running order and shaping the pages, with particular focus on the main pages in the paper - from a page 3 on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to a spread on Donald Trump’s trade war. They might be required to take several posts from a liveblog and combine them into a news wrap, or pull out the key facts from an interview to turn into a page 1 write-off.

They will be asked to step up at times to edit the paper. The Assistant Editor, Print Edition will feel comfortable traversing a diverse mix of subjects, editing copy and creating visually stunning pages. They will be guided by our content’s online performance to build the pages with an awareness of digital publishing across the newsroom.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of key news pages and repurpose digital copy for print, making best use of pictures and other visuals.
• Determine running order with the Print Editor’s approval.
• Copytaste articles from the digital CMS, liveblogs, news wires and other websites to ensure their appropriate placement in the paper.
• Take subbed digital copy and edit as required, checking style and quality as well as making any necessary revisions.
• Work with the Head of Production and digital chief subs to ensure copyflow operates as efficiently as possible.
• Conceptualise design ideas with page designers and ensure digital visuals are adapted appropriately for print.
• Be fully aware of digital priorities and use the digital performance of articles to guide story selection and headline choice.
• Write brilliant, sharp and fresh headlines and furniture to make the pages gleam.
• A razor sharp eye for legally sensitive content to quickly refer for guidance.
• Liaise with writers, commissioners and digital publishers to ensure copy is accurate and legally sound.
• Ensure pages are off stone on time.
• Deputise for the Print Editor as required.

Key skills

• Experience of newspaper section editing and leading a team.
• Copy-editing, proofing, subbing and production to a high standard.
• Quick, accurate writing of headlines.
• Publishing skills, including knowledge of design and print layouts and a brilliant eye for photography as well as creative flair for inventive page furniture
• Ability to respond well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Strong news sense and judgment.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long‑term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.