UnHerd is one of the fastest-growing new media outlets in the UK. Covering politics, philosophy and culture in a distinctive “away-from-the-herd” angle, we publish well-known and esteemed writers alongside entirely new voices.
This is a terrific opportunity for a highly motivated, well-organised individual to join UnHerd’s strong team of editors. As commissioning editor, they will play a key part in devising, editing and presenting our daily articles, while also contributing to podcast, video and event productions.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Excellent editing skills
* Confident commissioning ability
* Experience of writing and/or editing for a national print or digital publication
* A good eye for new writers
* Ambitious and original ideas
* A flair for ghostwriting
* A strong news sense
The ideal candidate will be expected to:
* Swiftly whip raw copy into shape
* Curate and manage a stable of writers
* Balance on‑edition pieces with longer-term commissions
* Consider how magazine pieces could feed into other sections of UnHerd, including events and YouTube videos
* Salary depending on experience
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