Assistant News Editor - London, United Kingdom - dmg::media

dmg::media

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Assistant News Editor (maternity cover)

Location:
i Headquarters - London

Position: 12 month FTC

Package Description
In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us.

Here's what to expect:

25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
Life cover under the Pension Plan
DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
Subsidised canteen
Onsite gym
Onsite nurse and GP clinics
Our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted dining cards

Plus many other benefits.

Job Introduction

i is looking for an
Assistant News Editor to work in its growing newsroom, helping to drive its digital subscriptions growth.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Using analytics to develop and drive forward stories and exclusive news projects
Working with our team of awardwinning reporters to deliver exclsuive articles, features, explainers and anaylsis
Working with audience executives and reporters to identify story ideas based on topics of interest to i's readers
Copy editing, creating strong headlines, identifying breaking stories, suggesting original angles on agenda news
Presenting story ideas to editors at conference on occasion.

Skills and Experience

A selfstarter bursting with ideas and a track record in developing exclusive journalism
Two years' experience on national or major regional newsdesk, news websites or as a senior reporter
Strong understanding of the demands of digital publishing is essential for this role
Understanding of SEO and how to use social media to promote stories is key
Commitment to i's editorial standards of impartial and incisive coverage
Excellent knowledge of the news agenda from Westminster to Washington
Strong news judgement and an ability to spot news stories and make the case for them in conference or to individual editors
Superb news and feature writing skills and the ability to work at speed accurately and under pressure
Ability to give direction, advice, and feedback to reporters
Approach the news agenda in a creative and original manner
Good knowledge of media law and the Editors' Code of Practice

About us
At 12 years old, i is Britain's youngest national newspaper and website. We publish reporting, opinion and in-depth features for an intelligent audience.

Growing in influence and profitable, i has been named Britain's most trusted national news brand (PAMCo), Daily Newspaper of the Year (London Press Club) and News Website of the Year (Online Media Awards).

**Our Commitment