Editor, Tech and Trade (London)

Company: POLITICO

POLITICO is looking for a talented editor to lead the expansion of its tech and trade policy coverage in the U.K.

We provide non-partisan, distinctive journalism for policy and political professionals in Westminster and internationally. We are excited about the opportunity to expand our POLITICO Pro subscription service by adding a new product focused on U.K. tech policy. We plan to dig deeper into Westminster and also to join reporting up with colleagues in Washington, Brussels, Berlin, Paris, Silicon Valley and beyond.

This busy, hands-on editing role will lead two subscription services catering to a sophisticated audience of insiders, as well as overseeing a pipeline of coverage for a free website designed to catch eyes in Westminster and beyond.

As well as launching a new tech subscription service, this editor would oversee our hugely successful UK Trade Pro service, a must-read for those in SW1 shaping — or hoping to shape — the government’s approach to trade.

The role would suit an ambitious and imaginative journalist who relishes technical detail, is alive to the politics underpinning policy decisions and is looking to stand out. It will require strong line editing and team management skills and an entrepreneurial flare.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead POLITICO’s tech and trade coverage in the UK
• Set the direction for coverage and line edit copy
• Manage a growing team of policy reporters and editors
• Generate distinctive and innovative ways to better serve our readers, expand our audience and increase our impact

The ideal candidate:

• Policy obsessive — demonstrable interest in Westminster politics and policy, though not necessarily prior experience in the lobby
• Strong track record of sharp editing and excellent news judgment
• Strong attention to detail and unafraid of digging into policy coverage in depth
• Inspiring leader who can get the best out of reporters and collaborate comfortably with other colleagues, many of whom are not located in the U.K.
• Comfortable working at speed and developing longer-term projects
• Knowledge of tech and/or trade policy desirable but not a must

About POLITICO 

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

Equal Opportunity

It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations. 

Application Instructions & Further Details

If you are interested in this vacancy please send your CV and a motivation letter outlining why you’re the right candidate for this role.  We are actively reviewing CVs, the position will remain open until closed.

Questions? Contact recruitment@politico.eu with the subject line: Editor, Tech and Trade (London). Please apply, however, via the online form.

Location: London
Employment level: Full-time
Type of role: Specialists

Updated: August 26, 2022
Job ID: 00224