Deputy Comment Editor

ENGINEERINGUK; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading media organization as a senior editor, where you'll craft editorial positions and work closely with top columnists. This role involves commissioning opinion pieces and enhancing reader engagement across print and online platforms, making it essential for experienced editors passionate about British politics.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Medical cover

Parental leave

Life assurance

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Substantial editing experience, ideally in a national newsroom.
• Interest in British politics and current affairs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, editing, and publishing opinion columns.
• Growing subscriber base by identifying appealing subjects.
• Deputising for the Comment Editor and planning events.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of British politics

Extensive relevant contacts

Substantial editing experience

Online publishing experience

Ghost-writing experience

Experience of other media

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View more categories View less categories Sector Media and Publishing Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Role purpose and overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a senior role at the heart of the Telegraph, helping to craft the paper's editorial positions alongside the leadership team. The role involves working with some of the best columnists in the country, coming up with strong ideas for columns, and commissioning opinion pieces that engage, entertain and inform our growing subscriber base in print and online.

This is a senior position on the Comment desk for an experienced editor. It will involve working closely with the Comment editor as well as the Telegraph's top editorial team. It is very much a commissioning role, and coming up with ideas for original columns is a core part of the job. Depending on the background and interests of the successful candidate, it could also include leader writing and other projects.

Key responsibilities

• Commissioning, editing and publishing agenda-setting opinion columns
• Growing our subscriber base, and engaging existing readers, by identifying the subjects and arguments that will have most appeal
• Deputising for the Comment Editor, including attending editorial conferences with the Editor and Deputy Editors, and taking responsibility for major projects
• Planning for set-piece events, including elections, Budgets, and national occasions
• Working with our columnists and developing relationships with new external writers
• Working closely with our publishers on editing, timing and promotion
• Developing junior team-members and identifying talent within the organisation
• Some Saturday and Sunday working

Key skills

• An interest in and in-depth knowledge of British politics and current affairs is essential. Sympathy with the Telegraph's editorial positions is strongly preferred.
• Extensive relevant contacts
• Substantial editing experience, ideally gained in a national newsroom or major digital platform
• Online publishing experience, including headline optimisation, would be beneficial
• Ghost-writing experience is desirable
• Experience of other media, including video and podcasts

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.

Company

Becoming a Telegraph employee means being part of an iconic brand, focused on providing a perspective that allows people to progress in life.

We have a culture that rewards performance, values its people and embraces diversity of thought and opinion.

The Telegraph is an award-winning, multimedia news brand that has been synonymous with quality, authority and credibility for more than 160 years.

We are renowned for the analysis, perspective, opinion and insight that our journalism provides to a diverse and discerning audience. Every day the content we create – in print, online, in our apps and across many other platforms – is setting the news agenda, sparking debate and provoking comment.

In recent years, we have also developed specially tailored services and experiences for our customers within the areas of travel, financial services and events.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to champion, through quality journalism, our core beliefs of enterprise, fair play and enjoyment.

Enterprise: We champion freedom – for individuals, markets and nations – and promote a smaller state, capitalism and democracy.

Fair-play: We are committed to the rule of law, respect for heritage and equality of opportunity.

Enjoyment: We believe in celebrating life and enjoying success. We are proud of our role in society and look to the future with excitement and optimism.

Our people values

Fearless
We are fiercely ambitious; we set the agenda and lead by example. Respect for our customers and pride in our reputation means we never compromise on the truth. We share brave, insightful and sometimes controversial opinions.

Together
We are generous with our support and trust. We are open and unselfish with our knowledge. We do everything with self-awareness and a sense of humour.

Informed
We are smart, well-informed and up-to-date. We make intelligent predictions, bold plans and rational decisions. We take full ownership of our work and results.

Open-minded
We are creative and pioneering, and we are not afraid to fail in pursuit of innovation. We develop our thinking through meaningful, stimulating and honest debate. We embrace diverse perspectives, backgrounds and viewpoints.

For over 160 years, we’ve had a clear purpose - to lead the news agenda, spark debate and provoke comment through our journalism. In today’s constantly changing landscape, our purpose is more important than ever.

That’s why we need curious, open-minded and resilient people across our organisation. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment, who aren’t afraid to explore new opportunities and who are committed to doing what’s right. Join us and, whatever your role, background or skills, you can make the story.

The Telegraph’s goal is to 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 are an equal opportunities employer, hiring solely on merit and business need.

We encourage applications regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood and disability.

If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

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