We are seeking deputy digital & fronts editor to work with the US digital editor and wider newsroom to shape digital coverage, the Guardian US homepage, live blogs and breaking news alerts to ensure we optimize the best of the Guardian’s journalism.
Key responsibilities & accountabilities:
- Assist with running the day’s digital output, working closely with the digital editor to respond in smart, imaginative ways to stories throughout the day
- Edit the Guardian US homepage to ensure it offers an up-to-the-minute showcase of the best of the Guardian’s journalism
- Deputize for the digital editor
- Work with editors across news, features, sport and opinion, as well as design, visuals, video, audience and production teams, to ensure the best possible expression of the Guardian’s digital output
- Work with digital editors in the UK to boost the impact of the Guardian’s global reporting and coordinate significant news events
- Send breaking news alerts to major events
- Help direct live blogs in collaboration with editors and production colleagues
- Assist with digital planning and coordinate with other desks to schedule content and to ensure meticulous preparation for live events
- Ensure the Guardian’s digital needs are reflected in commissioning decisions
- Understand analytics and metrics and build them into balanced editing judgments
Key contacts & relationships:
- Digital editor, Guardian US; editor and deputy editors, Guardian US; digital editors, UK; other senior section heads; Australia foreign desk and others with fronts editing responsibilities.
Knowledge & experience:
- Significant experience of a live newsroom
- Strong understanding of digital tools
- Experience of editing web fronts and articles, including live blogs
- Understanding and knowledge of analytics, search and digital audience
- Understanding of diverse audiences and how to reach them
- Clear vision of the purpose and values of the Guardian
- Understanding of diverse audiences and how to reach them
Skills & behaviors:
- Strong digital editing skills and news judgment
- Able to work effectively and make decisions under pressure
- Good interpersonal skills and confident communicator
- Collaborative and able to build relationships with people
- Imaginative and innovative; assertive, flexible and adaptable
Salary range: $95,000 – $105,000
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