Reader comments journalist – MAT cover
2 months ago
Job Description
Reader comments journalist - MAT cover
The reader comments journalist is responsible for moderating comments from our subscribers, eliciting stories from our readers, and finding innovative ways to directly engage our audience.
This role will also involve hosting expert Live Q&As in the comment sections of articles that could benefit from added explanation or insight. You will work as part of a team to foster high-quality discussions on the Times and Sunday Times website and to ensure our online comments remain at the highest possible standard.
Apply with a covering letter and your CV by July 21.
Responsibilities
Ensuring our reader comments are maintained and moderated to the highest standardFostering high quality discussions in the comment section of The Times and The Sunday Times website
Pitching strong ideas for reader-led stories
Pitching and building timely reader polls
Pitching ideas for Live Q&As with internal and external experts and hosting them in the comments section
Sourcing expert contributors to drive reader engagement
Skills and experience
Experienced journalist with strong news judgementA journalism degree, journalism masters or an NCTJ qualification
Ability to interpret and apply legal training
Demonstrable experience working on comment moderation or reader engagement and an interest in driving online engagement with news
Highly organised, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
An understanding of online communities, and how to foster and grow debate
Able to collaborate with others, including senior editors and work well in groups
Can clearly articulate ideas
Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues
About the digital team
The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis in the UK and the world.
We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation’s cultural heritage.
This role will join our cross-title digital strategy team. The team is charged with finding and telling stories on our digital platforms in the most appropriate formats and empowering the newsroom to present stories in new and innovative ways.
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