Job title: Assistant News Editor
Reporting to: News Editor
Department: Editorial
Role Purpose
The Assistant News Editor will play a pivotal role in managing the daily news cycle across Sunday World and Crime World platforms. This position supports the delivery of high-quality, engaging journalism across digital and print, ensuring editorial excellence, operational efficiency, and audience growth.
Key Responsibilities
* News Desk Operations: Support the News Editor in managing day-to-day editorial output, including story selection, assignment coordination, and deadline management.
* Content Oversight: Edit and review news articles for clarity, accuracy, tone, and legal compliance. Ensure all content meets professional and ethical standards.
* Digital & Print Integration: Work across both platforms, contributing to the transition from Desk to CUE and supporting multi-format publishing workflows .
* Team Collaboration: Liaise with reporters, production journalists, audience editors, and podcast producers to ensure cohesive editorial output.
* Forward Planning: Assist in developing long-term editorial strategies, including premium content planning and signature journalism initiatives.
* Audience Engagement: Collaborate with the Audience Team to optimise story presentation and distribution across social media, newsletters, and homepage features.
* Editorial Meetings: Participate in weekly steerco sessions and content workshops to align editorial priorities with business goals.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a newsroom or editorial environment, ideally within crime or tabloid journalism.
* Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail.
* Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
* Familiarity with digital publishing tools (e.g., Atex, CUE).
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
* Understanding of media law, defamation, and journalistic ethics.
* Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends as required.
Desirable Attributes
* Experience in crime reporting or investigative journalism.
* Knowledge of audience analytics and SEO best practices.
* Ability to mentor junior reporters and contribute to talent development.
* Interest in podcasting and multimedia storytelling.