A national newspaper is looking for an up and coming editor (likely to be a deputy editor now and itching for promotion) to take command of a talented team of investigative journalists breaking exclusive features. This is a high profile role, leading from the front in a busy and demanding newsroom, targeting intelligent audiences with hard hitting exclusives.
The newspaper:
- Hefty digital subscription audience and a healthy print circulation
- Reputation for cutting edge journalism which wins awards.
- Employs some of the UK’s top journalists.
The Editor’s Job:
- Lead a team of talented reporters writing a mix of reactive exclusive chases, news features and long term investigations.
- Present high impact stories and creative ideas to the editorial director each day.
- Maximise digital impact and oversee news output from idea generation through to publication.
You:
- Have an impressive news and Investigative Journalism background.
- Are used to leading team and ambitious to take on more responsibility.
- Have experience in digital publishing and excellent knowledge of media law.
- Highly organised, you thrive on the fast pace and intensity of a national newsroom.