Economics Editor

Job Description

The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation’s cultural heritage.

The Times is looking for an Economics Editor
. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and ambitious journalist to provide economic analysis and commentary for Times readers.

The successful candidate will work closely with the business editor to deliver news and analysis for all sections of the paper, across print and digital.

• Command respect and authority on economics, with the ability to communicate that knowledge effectively in print, digital, radio and television to the business and general news readers of The Times
• Cover major economics stories across a broad range of areas
• Write across all sections and platforms seamlessly with particular attention to digital
• Write distinctive and engaging commentary and analysis for The Times online and in print
• Build and maintain excellent contacts
• Promote The Times’s economic coverage by becoming a ‘voice’ on Times Radio
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of social media and an ability to use it to increase our readership
• Work collaboratively with other sections across the paper

• Experience working as a writer or editor for a leading website, trade magazine or national newspaper
• Demonstrable interest in economics and business news
• Experience in digital and a commitment to growing our digital audience
• Knowledge and experience of SEO
• Keen attention to detail and meticulous fact‑checking
• Ability to use social media platforms to engage new audiences for The Times
• Able to work autonomously and to strict deadlines
• A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our news brands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, Talk and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market‑leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world‑famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month.

Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual’s potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce.

We also currently have 13 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially.

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Wide range of training available, plus full Linked In Learning access
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free Class Pass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
• Up to 60% discount on…