Weekend live news editor
The weekend live news editor is a senior position responsible for delivering distinctive live coverage for the Times and Sunday Times app and website during peak traffic days, Saturday and Sunday. They will ensure the quality of digital journalism by managing the homepage, editing live breaking news, and enhancing online copy, images, graphics, and videos. They must maintain the aesthetic standards of the Times and Sunday Times.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
1. Managing the workflow for stories on the homepage, deciding publishing timings, and curating story appearances.
2. Overseeing the day's content across all sections and its placement on the homepage and section fronts.
3. Using data and digital insights to guide decisions and craft effective headlines for all platforms.
4. Managing live blogs and coordinating between desks as needed.
5. Presenting stories, performance metrics, and decisions at news conferences.
6. Sending push notifications.
7. Maintaining productive relationships with editors, planning, production, and audience teams.
8. Collaborating with the planning editor to anticipate major stories.
9. Working a three-day, compressed schedule from Friday to Sunday, including long days on Saturday and Sunday.
Candidate requirements:
* Experience as a digital news editor at a national newspaper or major digital news organization.
* Strong interest in news, current affairs, and knowledge of lifestyle, culture, and sports.
* Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
* Persuasive presentation and interpersonal skills, with problem-solving abilities.
* Effective and succinct communication skills.
* Understanding of social media platforms to engage audiences.
* Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
* Knowledge of editorial compliance and regulatory issues.
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