Senior Sub-Editor

Green Street; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in London is seeking a Senior Sub-Editor to ensure content quality and manage the editorial workflow. The ideal candidate will have strong editing skills, a keen eye for detail, and a few years' experience in business titles. Responsibilities include working closely with global teams and maintaining high editorial standards. A comprehensive benefits package and performance bonus are available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Performance bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience working as a sub-editor, ideally on business titles.
• Ability to read, edit and produce copy under deadlines.
• Experience managing social media channels desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high content standards for Green Street News’ subscribers.
• Administer the editorial workflow, including uploads and dissemination.
• Maintain and update the house style guide.

Skills

Exceptional command of written English

Meticulous eye for detail

Strong WordPress knowledge

Experience with CMSs

Experience editing for online content

Job description

Senior Sub-Editor

Location: UK-London
ID: 2026-1401
Category: Writing/Editing
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Office Model: Hybrid
Seniority Level (LinkedIn): Mid-Senior level

Position Overview

We are looking for a meticulous sub-editor to join our growing newsroom. We are a global commercial property news business with dedicated teams working across the UK and Europe, the US, Canada and Australia. The opening has arisen following a period of expansion both in London and globally. The successful candidate would be based in London, where our head office is in Mayfair, but will have the opportunity to work on copy filed from our other bureaus across the globe.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with the chief sub-editor in London and our global teams to ensure Green Street News’ content is of the highest standard for our subscribers, which includes reading and editing copy, fact‑checking, ensuring adherence to house style, maintaining content hygiene (tagging, related stories, hyperlinks, homepage updates), and enriching copy with images, pull quotes, and embeds.
• Assisting the chief sub-editor in administering the editorial workflow, including upload and dissemination via email and social platforms.
• Applying, maintaining, and updating the house style guide.
• Enforcing editorial standards in a fast‑paced news team reporting from multiple global locations.

Candidate Profile

• Exceptional command of written English.
• A meticulous eye for detail.
• Several years’ experience working as a sub-editor, ideally on business titles.
• Ability to read, edit and produce sparkling copy under constant hourly deadlines.
• Experience using CMSs, with strong WordPress knowledge desirable.
• Experience editing for online – including content hygiene, web writing, SEO, and social media.
• Experience managing a title’s/business’s social media channels desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with commercial real estate or comparable financial markets desirable but not essential.
• A collaborative mindset, keen to share in and celebrate the team’s successes.
• A disciplined, controlled approach to tasks, with great work and admin habits.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and take on instruction, with a positive attitude to personal development.

Compensation, Benefits and Work Authorization

In addition to a basic salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements). Total compensation is based on several factors including position type, location, education level, work experience, and certifications.

Green Street will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including company‑provided medical, dental insurance and cash plan.
• Company provided life assurance, critical illness and income protection coverage.
• Personal pension plan with matched employer contributions.
• Company paid holidays and summer half‑day Fridays.
• Access to employee assistance programme and wellbeing resources.
• Tax‑free cycle scheme and IT equipment.
• Season ticket loan.
• Company sponsorship to further education.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Company Overview and EEOC/Diversity

Green Street is a forward‑thinking real assets company at the forefront of transforming the commercial real estate market with cutting‑edge predictive analytics, data‑driven insights, and actionable intelligence. With over 40 years of expertise, Green Street empowers investors, lenders, banks, and industry stakeholders across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia to make optimized investment and strategic decisions. To learn more, visit www.greenstreet.com.

The success of Green Street is directly attributable to the strength of our people. A diverse and inclusive work environment where top talent can thrive, think freely and offer different perspectives makes our insights even stronger. We’re building a company culture where differences are celebrated and valued.

Green Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Green Street does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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