Night News Editor (Print)

i is seeking an experienced news editor (freelance) to oversee the late print newsdesk for at least three shifts a week, mainly on a Sunday to Tuesday rota pattern (but with some flexibility around this). The role requires coordinating news copyflow for print, liaising with production colleagues about changes to print layout, and assisting senior editors on print splash packages.

This role is at the heart of i's busy print operation, and requires a supreme multi-tasker with impeccable news judgement, an eye for detail and a cool-head.

The late newsdesk hours are from 1pm to 10pm, and this role is also available on a fixed term contract basis.

Job Specifications

Work with the print news editor on ensuring smooth copyflow for print production throughout the afternoon and evening
Take sole charge of the late print newsdesk in the evening, taking responsibility for late changes to copy and any necessary alterations to the splash package
Oversee strength of print packages and suggest improvements where necessary to ensure high quality of print news pages
Help identify late breaking stories necessary for print, commission and coordinate
Keep senior editors briefed on developing stories, managing alterations to print splash packages where required

Skills and experience

Two years’ experience on a national or major regional newsdesk or news website
Excellent people-management skills, and a proven ability to get the best out of experienced journalists
Experience of leading a team, and a desire to be leading from the front in a busy and demanding newsroom
A self-starter bursting with ideas and a track record in developing exclusive journalism and leading a team
Strong news judgement – and an ability to spot news stories and make the case for them in conference or to individual editors.
Strong copy editing and writing skills are a must
Ability to give direction, advice, and feedback to reporters.
Approach the news agenda in a creative and original manner.
A strong understand of the news agenda at home and abroad
Good knowledge of media law and the Editors’ Code of Practice.

About Us

i is Britain’s youngest national newspaper and website – and one of the most trusted. We publish reporting, opinion and in-depth features for an intelligent audience. Ambitious, profitable and growing in influence, i now has an opportunity to develop again with investment in our original journalism.