Comment & Opinion Editor

GB News; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GB News seeks a Comment and Opinion Editor to lead digital opinion content and analysis strategy, commissioning engaging pieces and cultivating a strong network of writers. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in opinion journalism, sharp editorial judgement, and a good understanding of the UK media landscape. This role offers the opportunity to shape public debate and grow audience engagement through distinctive content. Join a fast-moving newsroom where your insights will matter.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in opinion editing or commentary journalism.
• A strong network of writers and commentators.
• Sharp editorial judgement regarding media and politics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Commission and publish opinion pieces and analysis on gbnews.com.
• Manage a strong roster of writers from various backgrounds.
• Commission pieces on complex stories for clarity.
• Develop engaging columnists and regular features.
• Collaborate with Community and Marketing teams for audience engagement.
• Work with Editorial to create digital content from broadcast moments.

Skills

Opinion editing

Commissioning journalism

Editorial judgement

Networking with writers

Understanding of UK media landscape

Job description

Summary

The Comment and Opinion Editor will lead the development and delivery of GB News' digital opinion and analysis strategy, commissioning sharp commentary, bold columns and in-depth pieces that drive audience engagement and membership growth. This role will build and maintain a high‑calibre roster of writers, including internal GB News talent and external contributors, ensuring a consistent pipeline of distinctive, agenda‑setting content that resonates with the GB News community. This is an exciting opportunity for a well‑connected senior journalist with commissioning experience and strong editorial instincts, capable of identifying the topics and voices that shape public debate while delivering content that drives audience loyalty and membership growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Commissioning and publishing opinion pieces, columns and analysis across gbnews.com.
• Building and managing a strong roster of writers – from GB News presenters and correspondents to outside journalists, commentators and experts.
• Commissioning pieces that help readers make sense of complex and fast‑moving stories.
• Developing signature columnists and regular features that keep audiences coming back.
• Partnering with our Community and Marketing teams to make sure content is pulling its weight on membership and engagement.
• Working with Editorial and Programming to turn broadcast moments into digital ones including polls, commentary segments and more.

Experience and qualifications

• Solid experience in opinion editing, commissioning or commentary journalism.
• A strong network of writers, commentators and experts you can actually call on.
• Sharp editorial judgement and a good grip on the UK media and political landscape.
• Someone who thrives in a fast‑moving newsroom and can work across broadcast and digital.