US News Editor

Role purpose and overview

The US News Editor will lead the US bureau in Washington DC, delivering original journalism for a global audience. 

They will be one of the key commissioners in the organisation and spearhead a significant part of The Telegraph’s growth strategy.

The role requires knowledge of digital publishing, and a strong understanding of the news agenda and the media climate in the US and UK.

Key responsibilities

• Run a team of reporters, commissioners and publishers in Washington DC
• Help to shape the strategy for audience growth in the US and across the world
• Set the daily US news agenda every day and define priorities
• Plan and execute medium and long term projects
• Liaise with general and specialist reporters to generate original ideas
• Manage rotas to schedule coverage of live and diary events
• Commission reports from across the US and neighbouring countries
• Build a US and international audience while also serving the traditional UK reader base
• Work with Comment and other departments to curate holistic coverage of events and themes
• Generate promotion and post-publication plans for US content

Key skills

• Experience in an international news room
• Experience commissioning and publishing major world news stories
• Ability to develop news stories and break exclusives
• Track record of developing own ideas
• Familiarity with digital and visual journalism
• Ability to edit copy to a high standard to tight deadlines
• Experience with and writing and refining headlines and sells 
• Strong understanding of off-platform promotion
• Line manager experience is essential
• Ability to develop contacts outside the US bureau to help grow audience

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.