Job Description
Associate Money Editor
The Times and The Sunday Times are seeking an associate editor for the personal finance department.
The successful candidate will write and edit news and analysis for the Money pages and for all sections of the papers across print and digital. You must have original ideas, a passion for data and be able to write hard news, colourful features and in-depth analysis.
Applicants must have experience working as a senior reporter or editor at a national newspaper, major news organisation or trade publication. You will have precise copy-editing skills and the ability to spot strong Money stories where others might miss them.
Apply with a CV and your covering letter by June 12.
Responsibilities
Successfully manage productive relationships with the Head of Money, Money editor, and the deputy Money editor and journalists across the newsrooms
Conceive and deliver distinctive engaging Money content that appeals to Times and Sunday Times readers
Work with production colleagues in design, pictures and sub-editing to produce money supplements as efficiently as possible, meeting deadlines
Write and edit digital packages that increase engagement and support subscriber growth
Investigate money issues and associated features that would inform and appeal to Times and Sunday
Forward-plan, working with journalists on long-range projects
Use social networking and other digital platforms for content generation and to promote The Times and The Sunday Times Money content
Pitch, commission and edit Money news stories and successfully manage productive relationships with the News editors and Homepage editors
Skills and experience
Experience working as a senior reporter or editor on a national newspaper or trade magazine
Experience in and a demonstrable passion for personal finance journalism with good contacts in the field
An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy
Able to use social media platforms to engage current and new audiences for The Times and The Sunday Times
Persuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve and negotiate positive outcomes
Able to communicate succinctly and effectively
A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues
We are News UK : One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, Talk and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.
Life at News
Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.
We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.
At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.
BenefIts
Some of our benefits include:
Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
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