Business Print Editor

About The Role

A senior publishing role for an experienced and skilled editor leading the publication of the business pages of The Telegraph. You will ensure that our priority content is published on print pages accurately, in line with the news agenda and in an engaging and visually stunning way. Working with the wider print and digital publishing teams, you will be capable of editing a print section and publishing stories with flair. You will be comfortable conceptualising layouts on the page and leading a team, and have a natural instinct for effective use of visuals, from photography and illustration to best-practice for infographics. The business print editor should be able to edit copy, write headlines and put pages together, but must take a broad view at all times, offering direction to page editors rather than taking on minor production tasks. They should be adept at solving problems and producing pages with the digital copy and assets available.

Key Responsibilities

• Editing the Daily and Sunday business sections of The Telegraph in liaison with the Print Editor. 
• Leading page editors to deliver the sections to the highest quality and hitting deadlines.
• Deciding on the priority content with the Print Editor, and being accountable for copy, headlines and page furniture being of excellent quality.
• Ensure copy and visual layout are produced and published to an exceptional standard
• Writing effective headlines and standfirsts that speak to print audiences while also reflecting the digital sell on an article.
• Work alongside the subbing, design and picture teams to ensure copy flow is hitting daily targets and the production of the print pages run smoothly.
• Be equally comfortable subbing copy.
• A keen awareness of the Telegraph audience in both print and digital and how to effectively engage with each.
• Liaising with digital editors and visual storytelling regarding commissions and help with creative solutions.
• A razor sharp eye for legally sensitive content to quickly refer for guidance.
• Proofreading pages as and when required.

Key Skills

• Experience of business newspaper commissioning and editing, and of leading a team.
• Strong news sense and judgement.
• Significant time spent in regional, trade or national level media organisations.
• Copy-editing, proofing, subbing and production to a high standard.
• Quick, accurate writing of headlines.
• Publishing skills, including knowledge of visual storytelling, infographics and a brilliant eye for photography as well as creative flair for info boxes etc 
• Enthusiasm, imagination and ability to respond well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Some digital knowledge would be advantageous

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 Disability Confident Employer 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.

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