Literary Editor

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom News UK Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and skilled literary editor to join our team on a one-year fixed term contract. As an assistant editor, you will be responsible for supporting the literary team in producing the books section in print and online.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the literary team in producing the books section in print and online
  • Manage the department's content and promote books content to boost the section's digital impact
  • Organise the flow of books in and out of the paper, overseeing books being sent to reviewers and liaising with publishers
  • Write, commission and edit book reviews and features across a range of subjects
  • Help produce and write our weekly books newsletter
  • Pitch stories for the Culture section and write on literary matters elsewhere in print and digital
  • Work collaboratively with other sections across the paper
  • Provide administrative support to the literary team

Requirements

  • Good literary knowledge and breadth of reading across many non-fiction subjects
  • A flair for lively writing and a keen attention to detail
  • Experience at a national newspaper is valuable but not essential; however, a commitment to journalism should be demonstrated
  • Unflappable under pressure and delivers work at a consistently high standard
  • Excellent communication skills, can communicate effectively with all levels of seniority across the paper and with external industry contacts
  • Displays an enthusiastic, can-do, flexible attitude, especially when facing challenges

About News UK

News UK is a leading media business in the UK and Ireland, with a portfolio of world-famous brands including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, and The TLS. We are committed to telling the stories that matter and informing our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

Benefits

  • Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary and paternity leave up to 2 weeks
  • Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
  • Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
  • Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
  • 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
  • Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
  • Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands
  • Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
  • A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
  • 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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