Deputy Editor; Maternity Cover

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 and The Sunday Times are seeking a Deputy Editor for a maternity cover contract with the Personal Finance department.

The successful candidate will commission, edit and write news and analysis for the Money pages and for all sections of the papers across print and digital. You must have original ideas, a passion for data and be able to write hard news, colourful features and in-depth analysis.

Applicants must have experience working as a senior reporter or commissioning editor at a national newspaper, major news organisation or trade publication. You will have precise commissioning and copy-editing skills and the ability to present strong story ideas at news conferences.

• Successfully manage productive relationships with the Head of Money, the Money editor and journalists across the newsrooms

• Conceive and deliver exclusive stories that appeal to Times and Sunday Times readers

• Work with writers in the Money team and on The Times and The Sunday Times to commission distinctive and engaging content

• Work with production colleagues in design, pictures and sub-editing to produce money supplements as efficiently as possible, meeting deadlines

• Commission and edit digital packages that increase engagement and support subscriber growth

• Investigate money issues and associated features that would inform and appeal to Times and Sunday Times readers

• Deputise for the Head of Money and Money Editor in managing relationships with marketing, commercial and new business ventures

• Make regular Times Radio appearances

• Attend news conference as required and present the Money list to the editors

• Support the Head of Money and Money Editor to manage the department, develop talent and support progression of staff and manage costs within budget

• Experience working as a senior reporter or commissioning editor on a national newspaper or trade magazine

• Demonstrable interest in personal finance

• An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy

• Able to commission content for multi-platform digital products

• Able to use social media platforms to engage current and new audiences for The Times and The Sunday Times

• Persuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve and negotiate positive outcomes

• Able to communicate succinctly and effectively

• 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…