The Times and The Sunday Times are looking for a sub-editor for the features production department.

The successful candidate will have worked in a production role on a national newspaper or for a digital publisher and have strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Sub-edit copy and write headlines to a very high standard
• Support the head of features production and their deputies to publish the features sections
• on deadline on all platforms
• Understand the requirements and expectations of the various section editors in features
• Work with the features desks and production colleagues in design and pictures to
• produce features sections as efficiently as possible, meeting deadlines
• Flexible and committed, comes up with ideas about how to improve the edition
• Work across the different platforms, particularly when additional resources are required

Skills and experience

• Has experience as a sub-editor on a national newspaper or magazine with a demonstrable
• interest and enthusiasm for general features
• Imaginative in writing headlines and other page/digital furniture; aware of the relevance
• of search engine optimisation and metadata for the digital platforms
• Strong sub-editor who can work across platforms with a proven ability to edit copy
• quickly, accurately and to the highest standard
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to problem-solve and negotiate
• positive outcomes
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

Apply with a covering letter and your CV by April 18.

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