Deputy editor, US – The Times and The Sunday Times (New York)

Role: Deputy editor, US, The Times and Sunday Times

Location: New York

Reporting to: US Editor, The Times and Sunday Times

The Times and Sunday Times are hiring a Deputy editor, US, to work closely with the US editor and lead and grow our team in America.

Key Accountabilities:

  • To assist the US editor with leading our US team, publishing US-focused stories and curating the best of the Times and Sunday Times globally for American audiences
  • Assist with the daily publishing operation, regularly presenting at the daily editorial conference and liaising with our team of correspondents and UK desks to agree daily coverage plans
  • Work with editors, writers and reporters to conceive, commission and edit exclusive agenda-setting US content for a digital audience
  • Deputise for the US editor and help to lead our content and audience strategy, working closely with the UK to adhere to overall strategy tailored to US market
  • Use audience data to help guide commissioning and forward planning
  • Work closely with the US editor on the launch of other digital products to grow audience e.g. newsletter, podcast
  • Help to lead and manage the team, develop talent and support progression

 

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Reporting or editing at a national news organisation
  • Subject matter expertise: US news and politics, business, tech, society
  • Strong grasp of digital publishing, including search, social, video, graphics
  • Experience of staff management
  • Proven track record of collaborative working
  • Persuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve
  • A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

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