Role purpose and overview

The US Editor role is for a senior journalist, leading the Telegraph’s reporting in the US.

It will entail delivering copy that informs and enlightens a global audience as well as some content that is more narrowly targeted at the US and developing the Telegraph brand there.

Key responsibilities

• Senior member of the Telegraph's US team, covering US affairs 
• Generating ideas, writing interesting and well-informed content across US news and affairs for both online and print publication.
• Write breaking news stories and provide longer form pieces, including comment and features when required.
• Responding to breaking news and planning coverage of future events and longer term projects.
• Focus on digital storytelling and the use of analytics and social media to develop and retain an online audience.
• React to the demands of a 24/7 online news environment.
• A readiness to travel at short notice will be expected.

Key skills

• Significant journalistic experience of writing and editing for a newspaper or website.
• Significant knowledge, and preferably first hand experience, of US affairs is essential.
• Interest in and knowledge of multimedia storytelling.
• Previous experience of political reporting is desirable.
• Experienced in both breaking news and working on longer pieces, projects, comments and features.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure and work autonomously in a remote location.
• Knowledge and experience of digital publishing preferred.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and work under pressure.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.