Politics Live News Editor

dmg media; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Politics Live News Editor to manage the daily live blog and coordinate coverage of political news. The role demands strong analytical and editorial skills, allowing the candidate to shape the political agenda and engage the audience effectively. Applicants should have experience in news publishing and a commitment to impartial reporting. Competitive benefits offered include increased holiday days, a pension plan, and access to onsite facilities.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Pension plan

Discounts on shopping

Onsite gym

Qualifications

• Experience on the newsdesk of a national news publisher or broadcaster.
• Ability to write and edit news quickly and to deadline.
• Thorough understanding of media law and IPSO guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily politics live blog ensuring distinctive reporting.
• Coordinate and direct live politics news coverage.
• Plan and edit the daily politics newsletter.

Skills

Newsroom management skills

Analytical skills

Creativity in storytelling

Political reporting skills

Editing skills

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Politics Live News Editor to lead our daily politics live blog, live politics news output, and help put together our politics newsletter. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping how we cover the political agenda at Westminster and beyond, with a focus on the real-world impact of politics. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the growth of The i Paper's digital storytelling, including through new formats and social video.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage the daily politics live blog, ensuring distinctive reporting, analysis, and interpretation of the political agenda.
2. Coordinate and direct live politics news coverage, maintaining editorial standards and ensuring swift response to breaking news.
3. Help to plan and edit the daily politics newsletter, working closely with the newsletter team to curate and deliver key political stories and analysis to subscribers.
4. Ensure political content is engaging, accessible, and aligns with The i Paper's editorial values of impartiality and clarity.
5. Expand visual storytelling and enhance social video output across live politics coverage.
6. Develop new ways to drive engagement with journalism and embed best practices.
7. Provide constructive feedback to reporters, helping prioritize projects for maximum digital impact.
8. Work towards team benchmarks for success, including digital subscription goals.

Requirements:

• Experience on the newsdesk of a national news publisher or broadcaster, or as a political reporter.
• Ability to write and edit news quickly and to deadline.
• Incisive analytical skills and creative approach to the news agenda.
• Aspirations for career progression towards senior leadership roles.
• Experience in digital publishing and openness to new storytelling methods.
• Thorough understanding of media law and IPSO guidelines.
• Commitment to impartial and incisive editorial standards.

About DMG::MEDIA

DMG::MEDIA maintains a commitment to uncovering stories that matter. Its brands, including Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, Metro, The i Paper, MailOnline, and Mail+, reach over 9 million people daily in the UK and 160 million globally each month. Its global newsroom delivers engaging, trusted content 24/7, with the Mail brand being the most recognized newsbrand in the country and the largest on TikTok with over 28 million followers and nearly 45 billion views in the past year.

The i Paper is the only national newspaper never supporting a political party, reaching over 9.2 million readers monthly. It is committed to accurate, impartial news and intelligent debate, and recently won the 2024 UK Newspaper of the Year. The digital subscriptions have recently surpassed 70,000.

Benefits:

• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 with service.
• Pension plan and life cover.
• Discounts on shopping, dining, vouchers, and access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite gym, subsidized canteen, and onsite healthcare facilities.