- Take responsibility for commissioning and processing updates to our online courses, which cover subjects from international relations and climate change to fintech and critical thinking.
- Edit and write blogs, ensuring a good flow of content.
- Review marketing materials for accuracy and impact.
- Help create new courses, providing editorial and logistical support, with the potential for taking on additional responsibilities over time.
- Help improve our courses, with reference to student and tutor feedback.
- Uphold our high editorial standards and values as we expand our portfolio.
- Contribute ideas and research to ensure our courses meet students' needs.
- Support customised training workshops as required.
- Occasionally represent our courses and expertise in client calls when needed.
- In all this, collaborate with colleagues across the Education team, journalists at The Economist and external contributors and partners.
- First-class degree or higher
- At least five years of experience as a journalist/editor
- Familiarity with The Economist's editorial standards, values and style is an advantage
- Experience of working on projects across editorial and commercial teams is desirable
- Knowledge of topics relevant to our course portfolio is an advantage
- Some knowledge of online education is desirable
- Familiarity with web-based publishing systems
- Familiarity with social media
- Excellent spoken and written English
- First-rate writing, editing and analytical skills
- Sound editorial judgment
- Ability to translate complex issues into digestible content
- A decent level of numeracy
- Confidence to present work and ideas to colleagues
- Ability to juggle tasks calmly and successfully
- Good collaborative skills
- Good project-management skills The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation , age or marital status.
Deputy Editor - London, United Kingdom - The Economist
Description
Introduction
Founded in 1843, The Economist Group is a global media and information service company that champions progress. With customers spread across 159 countries, The Economist currently has 1.2 million subscribers across print and digital. Headquartered in London, UK, The Economist Group has offices worldwide including other regions in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Americas and Asia. We provide individuals and organizations with the expertise, insights and perspective to press forward. The Economist is the leading source of analysis on international business and world affairs. It delivers information through a range of formats including its newspapers, website, podcasts, and app as well as its conferences and events. What ties it together is the objectivity of its opinion, the originality of our insight and our advocacy of economic and political freedom around the world.
Economist Education is seeking a Deputy Executive Editor to maintain our expanding portfolio of courses for professionals, and to write and edit content to support the division's growth.
Accountabilities
Experience, skills and professional attributes
Education and training
Previous work experience
Knowledge
IT
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Personal attributes and skills