Deputy News Editor — Science & Tech Strategy

dmg media

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday
Pension plan
Life cover
DMGT Discounts
Canteen
Onsite gym
Onsite nurse and GP
Employee Assistance Programme
Healix healthcare
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Job summary

New Scientist in London seeks an ambitious Deputy News Editor to commission and edit world-class science and technology news, shaping our coverage and strategy.

You will lead a team of reporters, drive exclusive investigations, manage editorial direction, and use data analytics to ensure everyday must-read stories without compromising high standards. This is a full-time role with three days in the London office.

Qualifications

  • Significant editing experience in science or technology journalism.
  • Ability to set editorial strategy for a news team.
  • Proven track record with exclusives, investigations and breaking news.
  • Experience using audience data to inform editorial decisions.
  • Experience at a high-quality journalism brand.

Responsibilities

  • Commission, edit and publish world-class science and technology news stories.
  • Collaborate with reporters on exclusive, agenda-setting journalism.
  • Line manage reporters with regular feedback and support.
  • Set editorial direction and identify big story areas to go big on.
  • Ensure must-read news stories every day.
  • Be a senior editorial leader within the team.
  • deputise for Executive Editor/News Editor when required.
  • Experiment with different storytelling formats and approaches.
  • Maintain New Scientist’s editorial voice.
  • Use analytics to drive engaging journalism.

Skills

Editing science/tech journalism
Editorial leadership
Commissioning exclusive stories
Managing reporters
Data-driven decisions
Digital storytelling

Education

STEM degree

Job description

New Scientist in London seeks an ambitious Deputy News Editor to commission and edit world-class science and technology news, shaping our coverage and strategy.

You will lead a team of reporters, drive exclusive investigations, manage editorial direction, and use data analytics to ensure everyday must-read stories without compromising high standards. This is a full-time role with three days in the London office.

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