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News UK, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 61cbc05c50a446dea196e6101e60f4cd

Full Job Description

  • Sub-edit copy and write headlines and furniture to a high standard in line with the style guide

  • Support the head of news production and their senior team to publish on deadline on all platforms

  • Understand the requirements and expectations of the various section editors

  • Work with the newsdesks and production colleagues in design, pictures, graphics and multimedia to produce sections efficiently and on deadline

  • Work across all platforms, particularly when additional resources are required

  • This job will involve regular working in the newsroom in London, with a variety of day and evening shifts across a seven-day rota, To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 12 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially.

    Strong sub-editor who can work across digital and print platforms with a proven ability to edit copy quickly, accurately and to the highest standard

  • Experience as a sub-editor on a national newspaper or news website with a demonstrable interest in current affairs and politics

  • Imaginative in writing headlines and other page/digital furniture; aware of the importance of search engine optimisation and metadata for digital platforms

  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to solve problems and negotiate

  • Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

  • Flexible, committed and confident. Brimming with ideas about how to improve stories and editions

  • A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

    Some of our benefits include:

  • 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