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About the Role

We are looking for an assistant business editor to commission business and economics content from correspondents and reporters, for online and in print, and to support the Head of Business and Deputy Business Editor. The successful candidate will be joining a team that covers a wide range of subjects including the cost of living, the world of work, transport, housing, energy, retail and hospitality, banking and the water and car industries.

Responsibilities

Help to set the business and economics news agenda for the day
Support the Head of Business and Deputy Business Editor as directed
Lead the business desk on occasion and attend daily news meetings as required
Contribute to the smooth running and management of the department
Work with other departments to present news and features in a variety of ways and on different platforms, including using graphics, video, audio, photography, illustrations and other multimedia
Commission correspondents and reporters on ideas and help progress them from origination to publication
Work closely with design colleagues, video, audio and social media teams to ensure our journalism is showcased at its best on and off the Guardian’s platform
Work with other news departments where there are overlapping stories - eg national, consumer, international, tech, environment, US business and Australia
Monitor business news sources, eg wires, news and business websites, other newspapers and news magazines, broadcast media and social media platforms
Edit copy, check headlines
Maintain a forward planning diary

Requirements

Demonstrable knowledge of business news and current affairs
Knowledge and experience of the demands of online, print and multimedia journalism
Strong track record as a journalist working for a major newspaper, news website or magazine
Demonstrable editing experience working in a fast-moving news environment
Confident news judgment
Strong writing and commissioning skills
Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and make decisions
Good grasp of media law
Understanding of how best to present journalism across multiple platforms
Ideally, you’ll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent
Hybrid

Salary/Compensations

£70,000

Benefits

Six weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days
Generous pension scheme: if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age)
Two volunteering days annually
Option of payroll giving
Season ticket loans
Private healthcare
Life cover
Income protection
Eye tests
Optional dental insurance
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy
Access to employee benefits platform for tailored support for health and wellbeing
Free yoga and pilates classes
Corporate gym membership
Cycle to work scheme

About the Company

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account.
Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

Equal Opportunity

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply.
It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best.
Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs.