Role: Deputy editor, US, The Times and Sunday Times
Location: New York
Reporting to: US Editor, The Times and Sunday Times
The Times and Sunday Times are hiring a Deputy editor, US, to work closely with the US editor and lead and grow our team in America.
Key Accountabilities:
- To assist the US editor with leading our US team, publishing US-focused stories and curating the best of the Times and Sunday Times globally for American audiences
- Assist with the daily publishing operation, regularly presenting at the daily editorial conference and liaising with our team of correspondents and UK desks to agree daily coverage plans
- Work with editors, writers and reporters to conceive, commission and edit exclusive agenda-setting US content for a digital audience
- Deputise for the US editor and help to lead our content and audience strategy, working closely with the UK to adhere to overall strategy tailored to US market
- Use audience data to help guide commissioning and forward planning
- Work closely with the US editor on the launch of other digital products to grow audience e.g. newsletter, podcast
- Help to lead and manage the team, develop talent and support progression
Key Skills and Experience:
- Reporting or editing at a national news organisation
- Subject matter expertise: US news and politics, business, tech, society
- Strong grasp of digital publishing, including search, social, video, graphics
- Experience of staff management
- Proven track record of collaborative working
- Persuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve
- A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues
