Foreign Editor – The Sunday Times

The foreign editor, Sunday Times, is responsible for delivering a distinctive, agenda-setting foreign news package across all platforms for The Sunday Times. Ensuring world-class standards of digital and print journalism, and working as an integral part of the foreign editorial team as we embrace digital-first commissioning and publishing.

Responsibilities:

Successfully manage productive relationships with the editor and deputy editor, the seven-day foreign editor and foreign desk team and the head of news as well as other section editors
Work with the the senior editorial team and foreign correspondents to conceive and deliver exclusive agenda-setting foreign 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
Attend news conference as required and present the foreign news list to the editor
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
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 foreign content
Represent The Sunday Times on radio and TV, for eg. on Times Radio
Assist the seven-day foreign editor with people and budget management

Skills and experience:

Experience working as a news journalist for a national newspaper or website
Strong contacts 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