Assistant Editor

GB News Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A broadcasting news organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Assistant Editor to join their Prime team. This role involves supporting the Editor in overseeing editorial output, ensuring clarity and accuracy in content creation, and leading editorial meetings. Candidates should possess proven experience in senior editorial roles, excellent scriptwriting skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced live news environment. This position requires dedication and flexibility for evening broadcasts and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior editorial role within a live news or current affairs broadcasting environment.
• A deep understanding of UK news, politics, and culture with a strong grasp of international affairs.
• Outstanding scriptwriting and sub-editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Editor in the editorial planning and production of shows.
• Lead editorial meetings and guide a team to develop compelling content.
• Write and edit scripts and headlines with clarity.

Skills

Senior editorial experience

Strong understanding of UK news

Excellent editorial judgement

Scriptwriting skills

Leadership skills

Job description

About the Role

GB News is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Editor to join our Prime team.

As Assistant Editor, you will play a key role in shaping the editorial content and direction of programmes. You will support the Editor in overseeing the editorial output, ensuring accuracy, editorial integrity, and a sharp, engaging tone that speaks directly to our audience.

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive high-profile programmes that cover major news stories from the UK, and across the world, with energy, creativity, and a distinct voice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Editor in the editorial planning and production of shows, ensuring programmes are relevant, timely and distinctive.
• Lead editorial meetings and guide a team of producers, researchers, and reporters to develop compelling content and segments.
• Write and edit scripts, headlines, and in-show graphics with clarity and flair, ensuring editorial accuracy and tone.
• React swiftly to breaking news and major developments, coordinating with UK and international teams to deliver informed coverage.
• Collaborate with on-air talent to shape interviews, monologues, debates and panel discussions.
• Oversee the integration of live reports, guest interviews, and video packages into the show’s rundown.
• Ensure adherence to GB News editorial standards, legal and compliance frameworks, and broadcasting regulations.
• Deputise for the Editor when required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior editorial role within a live news or current affairs broadcasting environment.
• A deep understanding of UK news, politics, and culture — with a strong grasp of international affairs.
• Excellent editorial judgement with a strong track record of shaping compelling content under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding scriptwriting and sub-editing skills.
• Confidence in handling breaking news and rapidly evolving stories.
• Experience working with studio production teams, technical crews, and on-air talent in a live broadcast setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire junior staff.
• Flexibility to work late hours (live evening broadcast) and weekends.

Desirable

• Familiarity with digital news platforms and social media storytelling.
• Experience working in or reporting on transatlantic or international news environments.
• Knowledge of UK broadcast compliance (e.g., Ofcom guidelines).