Associate Editor

Samsung Group; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a part-time Associate Editor to join their Mobile eXperience team in London. Responsibilities include curating news content, issuing alerts, and maintaining editorial standards. Candidates should have a strong journalism background, at least two years in UK newsrooms, and experience with data-driven decision-making. The role offers hybrid working with flexibility for evenings and weekends. Benefits include a bonus scheme and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Samsung products

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience working as a journalist in UK newsrooms.
• Experience using data to shape editorial decisions.
• Knowledge of UK news media compliance.

Responsibilities

• Curate Samsung News aggregation app and compile newsletters.
• Utilise real-time data to guide editorial decision-making.
• Identify and filter out content breaching editorial standards.

Skills

Journalistic experience

Data and analytics usage

Familiarity with CMS systems

Proven digital content production

Fluency in English

Tools

Slack

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a part-time Associate Editor, with a strong journalism background, to join our global news team within our Mobile eXperience (MX) division. Based in London, you will deliver a world-class curation service for UK, US and Canadian users, making decisions minute-by-minute to verify developing news stories, issue breaking news alerts, compile deep-dives and create impactful morning and evening briefings. As an Associate Editor, you will pitch daily content ideas, monitor trending news stories and work to editorial guidelines and standards as set by the Editor-in-Chief. Your work will inform millions of users and drive impact for one of the largest brands in the world.

Responsibilities

• Curation of the Samsung News aggregation app (and related platforms) including issuing breaking news alerts, compiling briefings/newsletters and researching deep-dives on topical issues.
• Utilise real-time data to extract insights and guide editorial decision-making and content placement.
• Identify issues relating to impartiality, undue partisanship and fake news, and filter out any content that breaches editorial standards.
• Understand, and be the guardian of, the editorial tone of voice for Samsung News by following editorial guidelines.
• Display aptitude for the 'One Samsung' approach, with the ability to make valid editorial contributions to UK, US and Canadian news apps.
• This is a part-time role requiring shift work, with a willingness to respond to unpredictable breaking news events. Regular working patterns will include evenings and weekends. Success indicators include growth of UK/global presence, and high-quality content that maintains audience engagement.

Hard Skills

• Minimum two years' experience working as a journalist in UK newsrooms, with hands-on news desk experience.
• Demonstrable experience in using data & analytics to help shape editorial decisions.
• Up-to-date legal and compliance knowledge of the UK news media landscape.
• Familiarity using editorial CMS systems and project collaboration tools (such as Slack, JIRA, Confluence).
• Proven experience in digital content production, curation, and publishing across mobile apps, websites, or social platforms.
• Fluency in English; additional language desirable.

Soft Skills

• A deep understanding of UK content and editorial; what makes content engaging and popular in different consumption scenarios, and the ability to demonstrate sound editorial judgment.
• Interest in the US and Canadian news agenda and ability to operate comfortably as an editor in those markets when required.
• Ability to integrate into a global multi-time zone team that is imaginative, high-performing, and highly regarded.
• The ability to maintain standards of accuracy and attention to detail when working to tight deadlines.
• An analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to derive clear and logical new insights through performance data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude towards challenging tasks, and a good sense of humour.
• A genuine passion for news and current affairs, with a desire to help build the best product experience possible.
• Clear, confident communicator who is comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders and building global relationships.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Enthusiastic about technology and innovation.

What success looks like

We want someone who is a positive and proactive teammate, who'd rather figure out a smarter way of doing something than keep doing it the same way. We are a highly-functioning small team with a start-up mentality, and we have the resources and potential of a large tech company.

Why join our team

Samsung is an amazing place to work, full of endless opportunities, great people and an outstanding environment. Samsung offers the opportunity to be part of innovation that makes a real difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide. Our history includes taking on big challenges and striving to be the best at what we do. Our team is responsible for product management in Europe of a suite of global products developed by Samsung for use on TVs, smartphones and tablets. We work closely with business development and ads colleagues in ESBO, the European Services Business Office. Our main products include Gaming Hub, TV Plus, and Samsung News, a mobile-first news aggregation app pre-installed on all new Samsung devices. Our ambitions for Samsung News are bold; the product is already in market in the UK and North America, with exciting growth plans throughout 2026 and beyond.

Benefits

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
• Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
• Pension contribution
• Three volunteering days each year
• Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
• Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
• Access to a discount shopping portal
• Partner Colleagues are not eligible for Samsung Enhanced Paid Sick Leave but may be eligible for statutory payments from their payroll agency
• Up to 20 (pro-rata) Partner Absence days per calendar year