Deputy Digital Editor

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

As Deputy Digital Editor, you'll assist with running the day's digital output, working closely with desk editors and the digital editing team to respond in smart, imaginative ways to stories throughout the day, ensuring the Guardian's website and apps are the best showcase for our varied and innovative journalism.

About the Role

Deputise for the head of digital (live) as necessary and manage the team of homepage editors.
Manage the UK, Europe and International homepages on a day-to-day basis.
Send breaking news alerts and oversee live blogs.
Work with design, visuals, video, community and audience teams to ensure the best possible expression of the Guardian's digital output.
Work with planning teams and different desks to schedule content and to ensure meticulous preparation for coverage of live news events
Attend planning and ideas meetings to ensure the Guardian's digital needs are reflected in commissioning decisions.

About You

Significant experience of a live newsroom, at a national, international, regional or local organisation
Strong interest in and awareness of national and international news
Understanding of the Guardian's digital presence and output
Experience of editing homepages and articles
Understanding and knowledge or analytics, search and other measurements of digital audience and targets
Strong record of creativity and innovation in digital journalism
Good knowledge of social media
Ideally, you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are BAME or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. The Guardian actively encourages applications from BAME candidates.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

Job Share applications are welcome. If you are keen to apply jointly with someone else as a Job Share, you should make a single application and combine your CVs into one document

The closing date for applications is Friday 8th September 2023.