Deputy Money Editor

Deputy Money Editor

**Location**:
London

Department:
The Times & The Sunday Times

Salary Range:
Not Specified

**Advertising End Date**:
12 Jun 2025

**Job Description**:
**Deputy Money Editor**

The TimesandThe Sunday Timesare seeking a deputy editor for the personal finance department.

Applicants must have experience working as a senior reporter or commissioning editor at a national newspaper, major news organisation or trade publication. You will have precise commissioning and copy-editing skills and the ability to present strong story ideas at news conference.

**Responsibilities**

+ Successfully manage productive relationships with the Head of Money, the Money editor and journalists across the newsrooms

+ Conceive and deliver exclusive stories that appeal toTimesandSunday Timesreaders

+ Work with writers in the Money team and onThe TimesandThe Sunday Timesto commission distinctive and engaging content

+ Work with production colleagues in design, pictures and sub-editing to produce money supplements as efficiently as possible, meeting deadlines

+ Commission and edit digital packages that increase engagement and support subscriber growth

+ Investigate money issues and associated features that would inform and appeal toTimesandSunday Timesreaders

+ Deputise for the Head of Money and Money Editor in managing relationships with marketing, commercial and new business ventures

+ Make regular Times Radio appearances

+ Attend news conference as required and present the Money list to the editors

+ Support the Head of Money and Money Editor to manage the department, develop talent and support progression of staff and manage costs within budget

**Skills and experience**

+ Experience working as a senior reporter or commissioning editor on a national newspaper or trade magazine

+ Demonstrable interest in personal finance

+ An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy
- + Able to commission content for multi-platform digital products

+ Able to use social media platforms to engage current and new audiences forThe TimesandThe Sunday Times

+ Persuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve and negotiate positive outcomes

+ Able to communicate succinctly and effectively

+ A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

**We are News UK**: One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, Talk and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.

**Life at News**

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.

**Benefits**

Some of our benefits include:
+ Maternityleave up to 18 weeks full basic salary &paternityleave up to 2 weeks

+ Wide range oftrainingavailable, plus full LinkedIn Learning access

+ Private medical insuranceincluding 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 such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities

+ Access towellbeing benefitssuch as EAP, physio/massage and counselling

+ A generouspensionscheme with employer contributions of up to 5%

+ 30 daysholiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4volunteeringdays per year