Deputy business editor- News UK (London)

The deputy business editor works closely with the business editor to deliver a distinctive, agenda-setting business news package across all platforms. This job is responsible for ensuring world-class standards of digital and print journalism, and working as an integral part of the editorial team as we embrace digital-first commissioning and publishing.

Responsibilities:

Successfully manage productive relationships with the business editor, the editor, deputy editor and head of news as well as other section editors
Deputise for the business editor
Work with the business editor to conceive and deliver exclusive agenda-setting business news stories, features and comment ideas for digital audiences
Pitch exclusive video, polls, interactive graphics and audio ideas to engage our digital audience and plan how these stories are shared and promoted online
Build and maintain excellent contacts
Demonstrate an understanding of what works best for digital, offering content that is truly distinctive
Have the ability to write with authority and command the respect of our readers and those within the business
Forward-plan, pitch and deliver long-range projects and investigations
Use social networking and other digital platforms for content generation and to promote Sunday Times business content
Represent The Sunday Times on radio and TV, for eg. on Times Radio
Assist the business editor with people and budget management

Skills and experience:

Experience working as a business journalist for a national newspaper or website
Strong contacts in business and a proven ability to bring in exclusive stories
Experience helping to manage people and budgets
An understanding of how audience data supports pitching and commissioning and how to promote a story on social media and through search engines
Knows how to attract and retain new audiences
An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy, while juggling multiple projects
Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate succinctly and effectively
A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

We are News UK: One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands 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.

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