Overview
Deputy First-Person and Opinion Editor (maternity cover) at DMG Delta. Location: Metro Headquarter, Derry Street, HSK, London. Position: Maternity Cover (12 months). Schedule: Mon - Thurs 8am-5pm; Fridays WFH (subject to change).
Job Introduction
Metro is looking for a Deputy First-Person and Opinion Editor (maternity cover) to help lead our desk, bring exciting voices to the section, and edit copy from new and existing writers. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of commissioning and editing, juggling short deadlines and very quick turnarounds with longer-term planning. Metro is one of the nation’s largest news publishers, so we’re looking for someone with newsroom experience focused on first-person pieces, who can adapt quickly to house style and hit the ground running with ideas. The First-Person and Opinion desk covers News, Politics, Entertainment, TV, Soaps, Lifestyle and Sport, and works closely with other departments across the newsroom. Good communication and the ability to work as part of a larger team are crucial. The section – formerly known as Platform – aims to give a platform to underheard and unrepresented voices and issues in the media, while reacting to the biggest news stories of the day and issues that matter to Metro readers.
The role includes regularly coming up with new ideas, searching for and commissioning writers, editing and working closely with authors, managing regular columnists, handling invoicing, and taking on the section editor’s responsibilities when the editor is off desk. Working out of our High Street Kensington office, we are a dynamic team focused on storytelling and contributing to the conversation with our op-eds.
Person Specification
* 5+ years working in a commissioning and editing role, with a focus on first-person pieces
* Ideally some experience managing others in a deputy or editor role
* A strong contact book of both big names and underheard voices in the media
* A good understanding of media law and the Editor’s Code of Conduct, especially in regards to opinion and first-person articles
* Knowledge of best SEO practice
* More happy to tell other people’s stories than have their own byline
* An awareness of third-party platforms such as Apple News, Upday, Drudge Report or others and an understanding of how to utilise them effectively to promote content
* A strong understanding of analytics and audience demographics
* Ability to spot a story and jump into action before we’re too late to it
* Keen eye for identifying subjects that would make for engaging talking points, beyond the obvious
The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business.
About Metro
Metro is the nation’s most loved and fastest growing newsbrand. Under the banner of ‘Free to Read. Free to think’, Metro has the highest weekday circulation of any UK paper, and prides itself on being free and impartial. Across print, website, socials, emails, Reddit and WhatsApp, Metro is the fifth most read newspaper in the UK, reaching a young and diverse audience of over 3.4 million Brits per day who come to the title to keep informed, updated and entertained. Recently relaunched for a user-friendly, mobile-first experience, Metro’s website offers a wide range of award-winning digital and video content.
Website: metro.co.uk
Our Commitment
We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require recruitment documentation in other formats or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Any information provided will be held separately from your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Media
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