Deputy Editor - Waterloo, United Kingdom - Centaur Media PLC

Centaur Media PLC

Verified Company

Waterloo, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Purpose of Role

Foresight News, the UK's leading forward-planning press diary, is looking for an enthusiastic, quick-learning and hard-working deputy editor to join our editorial team.

We're looking for someone who can multitask and work to multiple deadlines, and who is capable of getting to the heart of complex stories in punchy, easy-to-understand copy.

Your role will involve researching forward planning news information, covering a wide variety of issues, as well as contributing content to our newsletter and social media.

You'll be generally curious and interested in delving into new areas. Content areas include home affairs (with a strong focus on crime and courts), science, environment and climate change. An ability to quickly wrap your head around a new issue is key.

The courts content, in particular, requires a high level of organisation and willingness to make daily calls and build relationships to keep content up-to-date.

Great research, writing and organisational skills are a must, coupled with a willingness to pick up the phone and an understanding of the importance of confirming information at source.

Please note - this is not a reporting position.

You will not be writing full-length articles, but will instead be responsible for researching a variety of different stories every day at the forefront of developing news.

On top of day-to-day research work, the deputy editor is responsible for running the Foresight News desk when the editor is away, taking responsibility for the team workloads, content creation and website updates, and working with the editor regularly on production of daily and weekly newsletters and blog content.

Previous experience managing or training staff, delegating responsibilities and ensuring deadlines are met would be a plus, though are not required.

The deputy editor works with both the UK and international editors, so while the role's main content areas are UK-focused, an interest in global news would be helpful to support the international work when needed.

Key Accountabilities:

Operational

Building and maintaining a database of events and contacts relevant to the Foresight News brand.
Proofing and subediting of Foresight News content.
Day to day management of Foresight News desk when the editor is away, including team delegation (ensure research schedule is adhered to), content/site updates and client and commercial liaison.
Focusing across sectors including, but not limited to: home affairs, science, environment and climate change.
Working within the Foresight News editorial team to generate events and develop leads and contacts for the product.
Maintain the highest standards of integrity and accuracy, and professional and legal compliance in all matters relating to Foresight News and Xeim websites.
Contribute to Foresight News' blog and newsletter content.
Ensure all editorial content is objective, accurate and relevant to Foresight News clients.
Ensuring deadlines are met as briefed by the editor.
Contribute to Foresight News' social media presence.
Assist with training of all new staff as instructed by the editor.
Demonstrate ownership and understanding of the product by suggesting strategies to improve and develop in order to meet the clients' needs.

Relationship Management

Supporting other Xeim editorial teams in content creation and sharing.
Assisting the editor in their role where required.
Delegating workloads within the team as necessary.
Establishing and developing relationships with event organisers and promoters to gain leads for content.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

Essential

Two to three years experience in a similar role.
Demonstrable ability in time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
Strong phone manner and the confidence to develop contacts and build relationships.
Excellent understanding of the UK news agenda.
Interest in and general awareness of the global news agenda.
Great research and writing skills.
Proven track record of effective client relationship building.
Team management skills.
Efficient in working with Twitter and social media to aid content and raise brand awareness.
Understanding the company's goals for expansion of Foresight News into new markets and driving relevant content.
Understanding USPs and benefits of own and competitor products.
Understand who uses the product and why (core market).
Understand why content is added to Foresight News.

Key Competencies