Assistant Digital Editor (Weekend Lead) — Audience Growth

News Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Digital Editor to enhance audience engagement and content quality. You will edit stories, make key editorial decisions, and manage digital operations. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in digital production, an understanding of brand identity, and the ability to thrive under pressure. This position requires flexibility to work on weekends and a commitment to quality journalism.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Access to exclusive events

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proficiency in digital production within a national title or fast-paced news environment.
• Deep understanding of The Sun’s brand identity.
• Ability to use video as a core storytelling tool.

Responsibilities

• Edit and polish stories for presentation and engagement.
• Make critical editorial calls on story treatments.
• Oversee content quality and identify fresh angles.
• Manage homepage and content indexes using data insights.
• Lead digital operations during weekend shifts.
• Liaise with video and audience teams for storytelling.
• Manage push notifications for breaking news.

Skills

Digital production proficiency

Brand identity understanding

Content opportunity identification

Video storytelling experience

Pressure management

Media law awareness

Flexibility in shift patterns

Job description

A leading media company in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Digital Editor to enhance audience engagement and content quality. You will edit stories, make key editorial decisions, and manage digital operations. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in digital production, an understanding of brand identity, and the ability to thrive under pressure. This position requires flexibility to work on weekends and a commitment to quality journalism.