Job Description

Deputy News Review Editor

The Sunday Times is looking for an experienced and imaginative deputy editor for our News Review section.

The successful applicant will write and commission distinctive news features across a wide spectrum of subjects. You will work closely with the News Review editor to edit copy and commission staff and freelance writers to deliver exclusive content for our digital and print editions.

You will have precise commissioning and copy-editing skills, an extensive contacts book and demonstrable expertise in current affairs, culture, people, society and technology. Applicants must be bursting with original ideas for topical features; be a witty, stylish and accurate copy editor and writer; and understand how best to present our stories to our digital audiences.

Apply with your CV and a covering letter by August 17.

Responsibilities Successfully manage productive relationships with the News Review editor and with writers and reporters across the newsroom

Conceive and deliver distinctive and engaging content that appeals to Sunday Times readers

Work with reporters, writers and audience experts across the newsroom to develop exclusive News Review pieces

Deputise for the News Review editor, managing the section when required

Develop new an...