Senior Commissioning Editor (12 Month FTC)

-; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in London is seeking a Senior Commissioning Editor on a fixed-term contract to enhance digital content focused on London. You will be responsible for planning, commissioning, and editing various content types, while also liaising with writers and managing team communication. Ideal candidates will have strong editorial skills, a deep understanding of the local cultural scene, and experience in a fast-paced media environment. The role offers a range of employee benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Exclusive events access

Generous pension scheme

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and editing original content.
• Strong knowledge of cultural life in London and media competitors.
• Experience working under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, commission, and edit original London content.
• Liaise with freelance and commissioned writers.
• Manage news management system for London section.
• Identify opportunities for social media content.

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

Collaborative work skills

Understanding editorial compliance

Job description

Senior Commissioning Editor (12 Month FTC)

Location: London

Department: The Times & The Sunday Times

Salary Range: Not Specified

Advertising End Date: 30 Nov 2025

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 year 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 you will be:

• 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

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on [email protected] .

About The Company

We are News UK – one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our news brands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, Talk and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market‑leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world‑famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.