Senior Commissioning Editor (12 Month FTC)

NEWS UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking a Senior Commissioning Editor for a fixed term contract in London. The role involves managing a digital hub, editing original London content, and exploring new commercial opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in commissioning, a good understanding of London's culture, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. A range of benefits, including private medical insurance and generous holiday, is offered.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary

Wide range of training available

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Access to exclusive events

Generous pension scheme

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working as a commissioning editor required.
• Knowledge of London's cultural life and media landscape.
• Ability to work under pressure and with rigorous accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Planning and editing original London content.
• Writing original content when required.
• Liaising with freelance writers on deadlines and edits.
• Managing internal news management system for London section.

Skills

Good news judgement

High quality writing

Experience as a commissioning editor

Knowledge of London’s cultural life

Experience publishing on multi-platform digital products

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of audience data

Strong inter-personal skills

Experience working collaboratively

Understanding of editorial compliance

Job description

Job Description

The Times and Sunday Times launched a dedicated London hub in early 2025, bringing together our existing coverage of the capital and adding value with original reporting, interviews, and features on the topics Londoners care the most about.

Your Role

We are now recruiting for a Senior Commissioning Editor on a one‑ fixed term contract to assist the London editor with running the digital hub, expanding our coverage of London, and exploring new commercial opportunities including events.

Day to Day

• Planning, commissioning, and editing original London content, including news, features, life & style and culture articles
• Writing original content where appropriate
• Liaising with freelance and commissioned writers on deadlines, edits, and payments where required
• Managing internal news management system (Kordiam) for London section
• Assisting with communication with the rest of the newsroom and identifying opportunities for social media and evergreen content; assisting the London editor with ideas for commercial opportunities and event programming
• Assisting the London editor with management of reporters and graduates assigned to the London desk

What we’re looking for from you

• Good news judgement, high quality writing and experience working as a commissioning editor
• A knowledge of London’s cultural life and relevant media competitors
• Experience publishing on multi‑platform digital products
• An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy
• An understanding of how audience data supports commissioning and how to promote a story on social media and through search engines
• A can‑do attitude and strong inter‑personal skills, with the ability to problem‑solve and negotiate positive outcomes
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• A 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

Contact

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