deputy political editor

News UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media company is seeking a political journalist to write with authority and manage key relationships. Responsibilities include media representation and digital audience growth. The ideal candidate will have strong political contacts and a commitment to collaboration. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including extensive training and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven ability to bring in exclusive stories.
• Commitment to working collaboratively.
• Strong understanding of editorial compliance.

Responsibilities

• Write authoritative content respected by readers and politicians.
• Represent The Sunday Times in media appearances.
• Manage relationships with department heads effectively.
• Commission digital packages to support subscriber growth.
• Attend political conferences and deputize for the editor.

Skills

Ability to write with authority

Strong contacts in politics

Excellent presentation skills

Experience in digital audience growth

Ability to work autonomously

Strong knowledge of social media

Job description

The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation's cultural heritage.,

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Have the ability to write with authority and command the respect of our readers and those within the political arena
• Represent The Sunday Times on radio, television and other media, especially our own internal stations
• Attend politics conference
• Deputise for the political editor on a regular basis
• Commission and contribute to digital packages that increase engagement and support subscriber growth
• Have a strong knowledge of social media and an ability to use it to increase our readership
• Successfully manage a productive relationship with the editor of The Sunday Times and department heads:

  We believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities—attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 13 employee‑led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like‑minded employees socially.

• Strong contacts in politics and a proven ability to bring in exclusive stories
• Experience in digital and a commitment to growing our digital audience
• Ability to work autonomously and to strict deadlines
• Excellent presentation skills and able to communicate succinctly and effectively
• Experience and commitment to working collaboratively
• Strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

Benefits

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
• 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year