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Newsweek, Deputy News Editor

Employer
Newsweek
Location
London (Greater) (GB)
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
18 Mar 2021

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Online, Digital, News
Discipline
News Editor, Deputy Editor

Job Details

Newsweek is looking for a Deputy News Editor to join our London team. 

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience covering all aspects of U.S. news, from politics to culture to sport. Reporting to the News Editor, they will be a digital native aware of the latest internet trends and conversations. The candidate will be familiar responding to both breaking news and commissioning and overseeing originals and exclusives. 

The Deputy News Editor will also be expected to write stories as and when required and edit reporters’ copy to a high standard. They will show sound editorial judgment and a comprehensive understanding of media law. 

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality coverage that is accurate, fair, and conforms to accepted standards of journalism.

This is a full-time position with the ability to work anywhere in the UK or in our Canary Wharf office in London. All staff are temporarily working from home due to the COVID-19 situation

Key Responsibilities

  • Commission, write and edit various stories for the news team 
  • React to breaking news
  • Scour multiple social media for stories and emerging trends
  • Assign and oversee original stories and exclusives 
  • Check facts and sources and ensure content is of the highest possible standard
  • Forward planning for future events

Requirements

  • Experience in an editing role for a reputable organization
  • Familiarity covering U.S. news and trends
  • Experience of various social media platforms
  • Detailed knowledge of SEO 
  • Capable of working to tight deadlines 
  • Must be able to work flexible hours 

Company

Newsweek is a premier news magazine and website that has been bringing high-quality journalism to readers around the globe for over 90 years.

Newsweek provides the latest news, in-depth analysis and ideas about international issues, technology, business, culture and politics. In addition to its online and mobile presence,

Newsweek publishes weekly English print editions in the United States, Europe/Middle East/Africa and Asia as well as editions in Japanese, Korean, Polish, Serbian and Spanish.

 

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United Kingdom

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