Lead Consumer & Money Coverage Editor

GB News; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GB News is hiring a Consumer and Money Editor to lead our consumer and personal finance coverage across all platforms. You will oversee the entire consumer and money section, deliver exclusives, explainers, interviews and analysis on cost of living, banking and pensions, and translate complex changes for a broad audience.

You will write for the website, app, YouTube and social channels, while appearing on air to explain stories with authority and clarity.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a consumer/personal finance journalist in a national newsroom.
• Strong on-screen presence with TV and digital video experience.
• Proven track record of breaking exclusives and setting the agenda.
• Excellent writing and editing skills; ability to simplify complex finance topics.
• Extensive contacts across banks, regulators, consumer groups and industry bodies.
• Solid knowledge of media law and Ofcom/IPSO standards.
• Good news judgment and ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive GB News' consumer and money agenda across a seven-day digital operation.
• Oversee the consumer and money section, setting priorities and commissioning coverage across platforms.
• Break exclusive stories and deliver fast, accurate coverage of cost of living, banking, mortgages, household bills, savings, pensions, tax, scams and consumer affairs.
• Secure and conduct interviews, and produce explainers and analysis that help audiences understand changes.
• Write, edit and publish high-quality articles for the website, app, YouTube and social platforms.
• Translate complex personal finance developments into clear, engaging journalism for a broad audience.
• Appear on air to explain consumer and money stories with confidence, clarity and authority.
• Present video podcasts and on-screen explainers for digital platforms.
• Build and maintain strong contacts across financial institutions, regulators, consumer groups and industry bodies.
• Ensure all output complies with legal, regulatory and editorial standards for digital and broadcast publishing.

Skills

Consumer finance journalist

On-screen presenter

Exclusives track record

Strong writing

Banking contacts

Media law knowledge

Under pressure

Job description

GB News is hiring a Consumer and Money Editor to lead our consumer and personal finance coverage across all platforms. You will oversee the entire consumer and money section, deliver exclusives, explainers, interviews and analysis on cost of living, banking and pensions, and translate complex changes for a broad audience.

You will write for the website, app, YouTube and social channels, while appearing on air to explain stories with authority and clarity.