Copy Sub-Editor

In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.
Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 3x your basic salary.
DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)
Subsidised canteen
Onsite gym
Onsite nurse and GP clinics
Our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted dining cards

Plus many other benefits….

Job Introduction

i is looking for an experienced sub-editor to join our growing newsroom.

The successful candidate will join our production team, working across products and platforms to elevate and enhance our journalism. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious team at a key moment in i’s growth.

Main Responsibilities

Copy subbing across our digital and print platforms
Working on a broad range of copy including news, opinion, features, culture and money and business
Writing engaging and informative headlines for digital and print
Cutting and reworking digital copy for our print audience
Some print production, working with InDesign to produce and finesse pages
Liaising with section heads, newsdesk, reporters, pictures, graphics and design to ensure every story is produced to the highest standards

Person Specification

A flair and passion for language, excellent news sense, great initiative, and the ability to write headlines and furniture that sing.
A strong interest in news and current affairs.
The ability to work quickly, creatively, and accurately under pressure, to tight deadlines.
Excellent knowledge of content management systems, WordPress, InCopy and InDesign.
Strong copy-subbing skills, from crafting compelling prose to spotting legal problems.
At least three years' experience in a senior sub-editing role at a daily title. Used to handling fast-moving news stories and able to juggle competing demands.
Passion for the i project, and an appreciation of i's structure, style and ethos.

About Us

i is Britain's youngest national newspaper and website. We publish reporting, opinion and in-depth features for an intelligent audience. Growing in influence and profitable, i has been named Britain’s most trusted national news brand (PAMCo), Daily Newspaper of the Year (London Press Club) and News Website of the Year (Online Media Awards).