Weekend Live News Editor

www.grapevinejobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Weekend Live News Editor to lead distinctive live coverage for their digital platforms. This senior role involves managing the homepage, editing live breaking news, and ensuring high-quality digital journalism. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, possess a strong interest in current affairs, and have exceptional communication skills. You will work collaboratively with various teams, utilizing data to craft compelling headlines and maintain the integrity of the publication's aesthetics. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact during peak traffic days.

Qualifications

• Experience as a digital news editor for a national newspaper or major digital news organization.
• Strong interest in news, current affairs, lifestyle, cultural trends, and sports.

Responsibilities

• Managing the workflow for stories on the homepage, including publishing decisions.
• Overseeing content across all sections and its presentation on the homepage.
• Collaborating with the planning editor to anticipate major stories.

Skills

Digital News Editing

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Data Utilization

Job description

The Weekend Live News Editor is a senior position responsible for delivering distinctive live coverage for the Times and Sunday Times app and website during peak traffic days, Saturday and Sunday.

They will ensure the quality of digital journalism by managing the homepage, editing live breaking news, and enhancing online copy, pictures, graphics, and videos. The role requires maintaining the aesthetic standards of the Times and Sunday Times.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Managing the workflow for stories on the homepage, including publication timing and presentation.
2. Overseeing content across sections and its placement on the homepage and section fronts.
3. Using data and digital insights to guide decisions and craft effective headlines.
4. Managing live blogs and coordinating with different desks.
5. Presenting stories, performance metrics, and decisions in news conferences.
6. Sending push notifications.
7. Building productive relationships with news editors, planning editors, production editors, and the audience team.
8. Collaborating with the planning editor to anticipate major stories.
9. Working a three-day weekend schedule from Friday to Sunday, including long days on Saturday and Sunday.

Candidate requirements include:

1. Experience as a digital news editor for a national newspaper or major digital news organization.
2. Strong interest in news, current affairs, lifestyle, culture, and sports.
3. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines accurately.
4. Persuasive presentation and interpersonal skills, with problem-solving capabilities.
5. Effective communication skills.
6. Understanding of social media platforms to engage audiences.
7. Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
8. Knowledge of editorial compliance and regulatory issues.

About News UK: One of the leading media companies in the UK and Ireland, owning brands like The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, and others, reaching nearly 40 million people monthly across various platforms. Owned by News Corp.

Our values and diversity: Driven by passion and purpose, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve, with a focus on inclusion and equality through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy, supported by employee networks.

Benefits include:

• Up to 18 weeks maternity leave, 2 weeks paternity leave.
• Training and LinkedIn Learning access.
• Private medical insurance, discounted gym memberships, and virtual fitness classes.
• Bike schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on books.
• Exclusive events, wellbeing benefits, pension contributions, holidays, and volunteering days.

For support during the application process, contact [e-mail]. Please apply by 21st May with your CV and cover letter.