Text Editor for Global News

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Associated Press Full time

The Associated Press is a renowned global news organization committed to delivering factual and unbiased reporting. Established in 1846, AP continues to be a trusted source for timely and accurate news across various formats, serving a vast audience worldwide.

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable text editor to enhance our global editing team. This role involves collaborating with news managers and journalists to produce a diverse array of stories, from urgent breaking news to in-depth features, ensuring that our content is not only accurate but also engaging and creatively presented for our global audience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the prompt publication of urgent news, guiding accurate reporting for our members and clients.
  • Assess the core elements of stories, identifying areas for enhancement and ensuring comprehensive coverage.
  • Collaborate effectively with a team of journalists and reporters on various topics, occasionally reporting breaking news as needed.
  • Verify and curate significant user-generated content, create compelling social media promotions, and utilize digital tools for innovative storytelling.

Ideal Candidate:

  • A collaborative team player with a strong news sense, capable of delivering impactful stories that resonate with audiences.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work alongside a diverse group of journalists across multiple formats, including text, photo, video, and digital media.
  • A passion for innovative and inclusive coverage while upholding AP's standards of integrity and objectivity.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a text editor, with a focus on guiding both breaking news and feature stories to publication.
  • Ability to support reporters throughout the reporting and writing process, including collaboration with remote colleagues.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as journalism or communications.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English; additional language skills are advantageous.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends, as needed in a 24/7 news environment.

The Associated Press is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects and values diversity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Segment: Writing, Creative

  • Text Editor for Global News

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Associated Press Full time

    The Associated Press is a globally recognized news organization committed to delivering factual and unbiased reporting. Established in 1846, AP continues to be a leading source of swift, accurate news across various formats, serving audiences worldwide.We are in search of a skilled and adaptable text editor to enhance our global editing team. This role...

  • Text Editor for Global News

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Associated Press Full time

    The Associated Press stands as a leading independent global news entity committed to delivering factual and reliable reporting. Established in 1846, AP continues to be the most trusted source for prompt, accurate, and impartial news across various formats, serving as a crucial provider of technology and services essential to the news industry. Each day,...

  • Text Editor for Global News Agency

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Associated Press Full time

    The Associated Press is a renowned independent global news organization committed to delivering factual reporting. Established in 1846, AP continues to be the most reliable source of timely, accurate, and impartial news across various formats, serving as a crucial provider of the technology and services essential to the news industry. Each day, over half of...

  • Text Editor for Global News Agency

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Associated Press Full time

    The Associated Press is a globally recognized news organization committed to delivering accurate and timely reporting. Established in 1846, AP continues to be a trusted source for fast, precise, and impartial news across various formats, serving as a crucial provider of technology and services essential to the news industry. Over half of the world's...

  • Text Editor for Global News Organization

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Associated Press Full time

    The Associated Press is a renowned independent global news agency committed to delivering factual reporting. Established in 1846, AP continues to be the most reliable source of timely, accurate, and impartial news across various formats, serving as a crucial provider of the technology and services essential to the news industry. Each day, over half of the...

  • News Strategy Editor

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom News UK Full time

    Job Description News Planning Editor, News UK News UK is seeking a skilled planning editor to enhance our news teams. Candidates should possess a background in national journalism or digital media. You will need exceptional commissioning and editing capabilities, along with the talent to generate compelling story concepts and in-depth investigations....

  • Editor, Live Text Team

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom BBC Group and Public Services Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Editor to join our Digital Live text team at the BBC Group and Public Services. As a Senior Editor, you will play a key role in shaping the editorial direction of our live digital coverage, working closely with a team of Live writers and producers to deliver high-quality, engaging content to our global...

  • Global News Blogger

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Guardian News & Media Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Europe Live News Reporter to join our team at Guardian News & Media. As a key member of our newsroom, you will be responsible for writing daily news live blogs and news stories for our European, UK, and global audiences.Key ResponsibilitiesWrite daily news live blogs and news stories for our European, UK, and global...

  • PA to the Deputy Editor

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom News UK Full time

    PA to the Deputy Editor - MAT coverLocation:LondonDepartment:The TimesSalary Details:Not SpecifiedAdvertising End Date:08 Sep 2024Job DescriptionPA to the Deputy Editor - MAT coverThe Times is seeking a personal assistant to support the deputy editor of The Times on a nine month maternity cover contract.You will be the first point of contact for the deputy...

  • Senior Editor, Digital News

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom BBC Group and Public Services Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Editor to join our Digital Live text team at the BBC Group and Public Services. As a Senior Editor, you will play a key role in shaping the editorial direction of our digital news coverage and ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy.Main ResponsibilitiesEditorial Leadership: Provide...

  • Digital News Editor, BBC

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom BBC Group and Public Services Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Editor to join our Digital Live text team at the BBC Group and Public Services. As a Senior Editor, you will play a key role in shaping the editorial direction of our digital news coverage and ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy.Main ResponsibilitiesEditorial Leadership: Provide...

  • Breaking News Editor

    5 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bloomberg Full time

    Job SummaryBloomberg is seeking a skilled Breaking News Editor to join our team in London. As a leading financial news organization, we deliver high-quality news to our audience, and we're looking for a talented individual to help us achieve this goal.Key ResponsibilitiesUncover news from various sources, including traditional and new-media outletsStay...

  • Chief Travel Editor

    17 minutes ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Feature Story News Full time

    Job Title: Managing Editor, EuropeJob Summary:Feature Story News is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Managing Editor, Europe to join its management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing FSN's network of European bureaus, assigning teams to breaking stories and deployments, and overseeing the production of packaged news...

  • Assistant News Editor

    4 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom ITN Full time

    Job SummaryThis is a dynamic role that requires a proactive and organized individual to assist in the newsgathering process across TV and digital output. The successful candidate will work closely with the News Editors and planning team to chase and secure content and guests, and assign resources.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist News Editors, Planning Editor, and...

  • Assistant News Editor

    2 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom ITN Full time

    Job SummaryThis is a dynamic role that requires a proactive and organized individual to assist in the newsgathering process across TV and digital output. The successful candidate will work closely with the News Editors and planning team to chase and secure content and guests, and assign resources.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist News Editors, Planning Editor, and...

  • Deputy News Editor

    2 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Reach PLC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Deputy News Editor to join our team at Reach PLC. As a key member of our news desk, you will play a crucial role in shaping and setting the news agenda for millions of readers around the world.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect coverage on major breaking news stories, both domestic and foreign, to ensure the Mirror stays...

  • Deputy News Editor

    3 days ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Reach PLC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Deputy News Editor to join our team at Reach PLC. As a key member of our news desk, you will play a crucial role in shaping and setting the news agenda for millions of readers around the world.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect coverage on major breaking news stories, both domestic and foreign, to ensure the Mirror stays...

  • Senior News Editor

    4 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Reach PLC. Full time

    We are seeking an experienced and versatile journalist and editor to join our team at Reach PLC. as a Senior News Editor. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and setting the news agenda for millions of readers around the world every day.We are looking for a seasoned journalist and editor who can write stories when required but also...

  • Senior News Editor

    1 hour ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Reach PLC. Full time

    We are seeking an experienced and versatile journalist and editor to join our team at Reach PLC. as a Senior News Editor. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and setting the news agenda for millions of readers around the world every day.We are looking for a seasoned journalist and editor who can write stories when required but also...

  • Digital Content Editor

    3 hours ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bloomberg L.P. Full time

    Bloomberg L.P. Seeks Experienced Editor for News ExplainationsBloomberg L.P. is a leading global business and financial news organization. We are seeking an experienced editor to join our team and contribute to the creation of high-quality news explainations.About the Role:As an editor, you will be responsible for commissioning and editing news explainations...