Saturday News Editor

Times Law; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization in London is seeking a Saturday News Editor to manage the news agenda and commission original stories. The ideal candidate has newsroom experience and strong skills in digital media. They will collaborate with editors and demonstrate a keen understanding of news dynamics to excel in this role.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary

Wide range of training available

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working as a news editor or senior reporter for a national newspaper.
• Demonstrable expertise in news and current affairs.
• Ability to work under pressure and with rigorous accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with the newsdesk and journalists.
• Commission and edit exclusive agenda-setting news stories.
• Use data to guide commissioning and construct headlines.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Passion for news

Persuasive presentation skills

Understanding of digital journalism

Job description

Overview

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The Times is seeking a Saturday news editor to join our newsroom. The role reports into the Associate Editor and Head of News and takes responsibility for the home news agenda for the Saturday edition. It involves creative commissioning, pitching to the editor and a digital-first mindset.

You must have newsroom experience as a news editor or senior reporter and know how to meet tight deadlines under pressure. You will have a passion for news and the skill to spot stories others miss.

Apply with a covering letter and CV by 30/08/25.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage productive relationships with the newsdesk and journalists across the newsroom
• Work with editors and reporters to conceive, commission and edit exclusive agenda-setting news stories and projects
• Use data to help guide commissioning and construct headlines
• Understand the distinctive opportunities of digital journalism
• Present the Saturday news list to the editor
• Represent The Times on radio and TV, especially on Times Radio

Skills and experience

• Experience working as a news editor or senior reporter for a national newspaper or major news organisation
• Demonstrable expertise in news and current affairs
• An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy
• Persuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve and negotiate positive outcomes
• Able to communicate succinctly and effectively
• A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

We are News UK

One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, Talk and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.

Life at News

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual’s potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also have 13 employee-led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like-minded employees socially.

Benefits

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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