Senior sub-editors help to produce multiple sections of The Times and The Sunday Times across all platforms. They will ensure the quality of our journalism by sub-editing news, foreign, business, comment, News Review, register and regional content, writing headlines and captions and improving copy, guaranteeing that all output remains true to the Times and Sunday Times aesthetics.

Responsibilities

Successfully manage productive relationships with the head of news production and the senior news production team as well as the wider news production team, senior editors and journalists across both newsrooms
Sub-edit and revise copy and write headlines and furniture to a high standard in line with the style guide
Work a 9-day fortnight across a 7-day rota, which includes early and late shifts
Trusted with major stories, working under pressure and to tight deadlines
Support the head of news production and their senior team to publish on deadline on all platforms
Understand the requirements and expectations of the various section editors
Work with the news desks and colleagues in design, pictures, graphics and multimedia to produce sections efficiently and on deadline
Work across all platforms, particularly when additional resources are required
Use SEO and data tools to help guide decision making, editing and headline construction

Skills and experience

Experience as a sub-editor on a national newspaper or news website with a demonstrable interest in current affairs and politics
Imaginative in writing headlines and other page/digital furniture
Strong sub-editor who can work across platforms with a proven ability to edit copy quickly, accurately and to the highest standard
Strong experience publishing on multi-platform digital products
A strong understanding of SEO and metadata for digital platforms
Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve and negotiate positive outcomes
Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Able to identify and implement efficient ways of working that raise standards
A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues