Live Chief Sub Editor – Sky News (12 month FTC)

Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe’s leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.

As a Chief Sub at Sky News, you’ll set and maintain standards in Sky News’ live blogs, helping to oversee a talented team of bloggers and streamers working on the biggest stories.

This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract

What you’ll do:

Sub-edit all live digital products – from wars and politics, to brand blogs such as Money, to live streams.
Form the last line of defence against legal and editorial mistakes.
Step up to lead the team when called on, whilst managing a team of bloggers.
Fill in as Live AE regularly when required.
Oversee blog training across the mobile team.
Represent the team in meetings.
Help drive the live offering forward with new ideas.

What you’ll bring:

First class writing skills (including flawless written English), with a track record of producing and sub-editing stories to a high standard.
The organisational ability and mental agility to keep on top of lots of different strands of moving facts simultaneously
The judgement to protect our brand while maximising audience numbers
Passion for live news, ideas that will innovate.
Experience in handling breaking news scenarios.
Willing to adjust your work patterns when events require.