Economics Editor

The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative credible responsible trusted and a part of the nations cultural heritage.

Your role: The Times is looking for an Economics Editor. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and ambitious journalist to provide economic analysis and commentary for Times readers.

The successful candidate will work closely with the business editor to deliver news and analysis for all sections of the paper across print and digital.

Apply with a covering letter and your CV by 4th October.

Day to day you will:

• Command respect and authority on economics with the ability to communicate that knowledge effectively in print digital radio and television to the business and general news readers of The Times

• Cover major economics stories across a broad range of areas

• Write across all sections and platforms seamlessly with particular attention to digital

• Write distinctive and engaging commentary and analysis for The Times online and in print

• Build and maintain excellent contacts

• Promote The Timess economic coverage by becoming a voice on Times Radio

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of social media and an ability to use it to increase our readership

• Work collaboratively with other sections across the paper

What were looking for from you:

• Experience working as a writer or editor for a leading website trade magazine or national newspaper

• Demonstrable interest in economics and business news

• Experience in digital and a commitment to growing our digital audience

• Knowledge and experience of SEO

• Keen attention to detail and meticulous fact-checking

• Ability to use social media platforms to engage new audiences for The Times

• Able to work autonomously and to strict deadlines

• A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

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Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks

• Wide range of training available plus full LinkedIn Learning access

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions

• Discounted gym memberships free ClassPass at Home weekly virtual yoga classes

• Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme

• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books

• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities

• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP physio/massage and counselling

• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%

• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays as well as an extra anniversary day off

• Up to 3 paid volunteering days per year to support causes you care about

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