Assistant Entertainment 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 (Northcliffe House only)
Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only)
Our Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted dining cards
Plus many other benefits….
Job Introduction
Metro.co.uk delivers news, features, sport, opinion, and shareable content to a fast-growing global audience and we are looking for a talented assistant entertainment editor to join the London team.
Ideal candidates will have experience in creating original content in a variety of forms, including fast-paced breaking news, SEO-based content, interviews, videos and features. They will cover a wide range of topics, with a focus on celebrity, TV, music, movies and social media.
A strong track record of news gathering, subbing, editing and leading shifts is essential, together with an understanding of digital 24-hour news and the processes and pressures that come with operating in this environment.
They will have a talent for finding the strongest angles on the best stories and be confident in pitching ideas to the entertainment editor and PRs to ensure you get the best content.
The ideal candidate will also be confident among a strong team and keen to pursue original angles for stories while developing contacts and representing Metro.co.uk.
The ideal assistant editor should be passionate about online journalism and have a distinctive, engaging and lively writing style. We’re not afraid of character here.
Outstanding candidates should also be able to balance editorial objectives in a fast-paced news environment. Prior experience in publishing is essential.
Responsibilities
Leading the entertainment desk during night shifts and weekends, and taking on a variety of responsibilities and tasks to aid the editor in the overall running of our content output
Actively shaping the content of Metro’s entertainment news and driving traffic through engaging and breaking entertainment stories that shape the news agenda at weekends and evenings
Working with the entertainment editor, social, SEO team as well as the picture and video desk to create bold, engaging and timely content
Confidently selecting stories for the Guilty Pleasures section in the paper
Spotting great stories and have a passion to cover them before competitors
Writing the best and most engaging entertainment content, using a variety of formats
Creating/commissioning original stories and bringing in exclusives as well as making sure trending stories are covered in an innovative and imaginative way
Must have excellent industry contacts and be confident to create exclusive content by utilising them
Key Requirements
Must have extensive experience working full time for a digital media outlet in showbiz/entertainment/TV
Understanding of the UK Editors’ Code of Practice, media and copyright law
Adaptability, speed and wide-ranging skillset to cover breaking news, in-depth features, social-led content
Excellent attention to detail
Being able to conduct interviews across a variety of platforms (from written to TikTok) is a must
The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.
Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV and a note about yourself about why you’d be perfect for the team.
Any applications received without a CV and/or cover letter will not be considered.