Assistant News Editor

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom dmg::media Full time

**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 award-winning 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 self-starter 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

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