Deputy Digital Editor - London, United Kingdom - Guardian News & Media

Guardian News & Media

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We aspire to have an inclusive working environment for all our staff, whatever their background, where their voices are heard and they have equal access to career development opportunities.

As a
Deputy Digital Editor, you'll assist with running the day's digital output, working closely with desk editors and the digital editors to respond in smart, imaginative ways to stories throughout the day to ensure the Guardian's website and apps are the best showcase for our varied and innovative journalism.

About the Role

Deputise for the digital editors in their absence and manage the team of homepage editors.
Manage the UK, Europe and International homepages on a daytoday basis.
Send breaking news alerts and oversee live blogs.
Work with design, visuals, video, community and audience teams to ensure the best possible expression of the Guardian's digital output.
Work with planning teams and different desks to schedule content and to ensure meticulous preparation for coverage of live news events
Attend planning and ideas meetings to ensure the Guardian's digital needs are reflected in commissioning decisions.

About You

Significant experience of a live newsroom, at a national, international, regional or local organisation
Strong interest in and awareness of national and international news
Understanding of the Guardian's digital presence and output
Experience of editing homepages and articles
Understanding and knowledge or analytics, search and other measurements of digital audience and targets
Strong record of creativity and innovation in digital journalism
Good knowledge of social media
Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

You can see the full job description
here.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

About Us

We have a strong commitment to your learning, development and wellbeing, with hundreds of different courses available - ranging from bite-sized e-learning courses, to on-site workshops and professional certifications.

It's the talent, energy and commitment our people bring to our business that make us who we are.

Across our business we have some of the brightest and best people in media and beyond:
award winning journalists, cutting edge commercial teams, industry leading digital talent and much, much more.

We are a vibrant and diverse community with many events groups and forums to get involved in.

Our Kings Place offices overlook Regents Canal, with the newly-developed Coal Drops Yard, Granary Square and St Pancras Square shops, restaurants and pop-ups.

Job Number

KIN0002M4

Location

Kings Place

Business Area

Editorial

Employment Type

Full-time