Industry Editor

The Industry Editor covers many of the biggest business stories today. This is a senior reporting role at the heart of The Telegraph business team, working across online and print. The Industry Editor delivers news, features and interviews on engineering companies such as Rolls-Royce, car makers including Jaguar Land Rover and the defence giant BAE.

This journalist is expected to know their way around the City, Whitehall and the factory floor. The wherewithal to spot a story in a set of accounts is as crucial, as are the interpersonal skills to get a reluctant source talking.

The Industry Editor will explore the changes brought about by Brexit and the pandemic, help chart the transition to electric vehicles and deliver scoops on the deals that Telegraph readers need to know about. The task requires a constantly updated file of influential contacts and the ability to explain complicated trends and technologies to a general audience with style.

Key responsibilities

Responsible for full coverage of manufacturing, engineering, automotive and defence sectors both in the UK and further afield when needed
Develop interview and original feature ideas within the sector and beyond
Financially literate with a clear sense of how money drives decision-making in businesses
Ability to spot trends before they are widely reported and originate agenda-setting news stories
Ability to write for other parts of the newspaper when required and travel to report from the front lines of industry
Aiding the business desk in helping to coach younger reporters in a number of areas when requested
Being a figurehead for the Telegraph in a crucial sector of business, building up a book of senior contacts
Helping to maximise digital engagement

Key skills

Experience of writing and developing stories on digital and print platforms.
Experience of working in news at regional, national or international level.
Solid understanding of digital storytelling and optimisation of content through social media and SEO.
Digital publishing skills and ability to learn new systems.
Enthusiasm, imagination and a notebook full of ideas are all essential.
Able to show initiative and work well under pressure.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.