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Salary- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: NW London
- Salary: £45,000 pa
We are seeking an Editorial Support Coordinator to join our dynamic team, supporting the editorial and resourcing operations of our international news service. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of journalism and production values, working closely with department Editors and Directors to manage staffing, leave, sickness, and deployments.
Day to Day of the Role:- Maintain accurate rotas for teams, ensuring shifts, leave, and sickness are recorded and planned in advance to resource a 24-hour service.
- Report staffing details to various departments, including Human Resources and Finance.
- Handle financial reporting across the department, tracking overtime, special payments, and expenditure.
- Assist Producers and Editors with deployments, arranging travel, equipment, risk assessments, and financial advances as necessary.
- Operate and improve office processes and administrative systems for smooth team operations and accurate record-keeping.
- Negotiate resource rates, raise purchase orders, and manage vendor relationships, including invoice payment workflows.
- Raise contracts for resources and ensure business compliance with regulations such as IR35 assessments and Right to Work Checks.
- Process payments for guests, contributors, and vendors, and handle post-production paperwork, including archive rights and music reporting.
- Liaise with various departments for resources and ensure adherence to all processes.
- Reporting to the Editorial Support Manager (News).
- Strong understanding of our editorial vision and a good comprehension of TV News production.
- Knowledge of data protection law and a proven track record of organization and responsiveness in fast-paced, demanding environments.
- Proven financial acumen and excellent computer proficiency, particularly with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Experience with scheduling systems (ideally RotaCloud) and financial systems such as NetSuite.
- Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
- Work in a dynamic, international news environment.
- Be part of a team that values innovation and editorial excellence.
To apply for the Editorial Support Coordinator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
