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National News Editor
The Observer —London
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Leadership
- Editing
- Annual leave
7h
Middle East Editor
The New York Times —London
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Editing
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
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Apple —London
- Weekend availability
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US Editor
NewsUK —London
- £150,000 - £250,000 a year
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Conflict Operations Editor
The New York Times —London
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Travel
- Leadership
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
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Assistant Business Editor
Guardian News & Media —London
- From £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
4d
Managing Editor
GAMURS Group —Remote
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- Remote
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6d
Intelligence Origination – Lead Editor
Gain —London
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- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Organisational skills
Global Community Moderator
The New York Times —London
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
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- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
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Newsletter Editor
The Telegraph —London
- Weekend availability
- Analytics
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Creative Intern, The Trust International
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- Full-time
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- Communication skills
- Time management
Editor, Animals Farmed
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- From £60,748 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
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12d
Acting Foreign Editor
News Corp —London
- Hybrid work
- Employee assistance programme
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Lead Editor - Affiliates & Partnerships
News Corp —London
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- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Features and Lifestyle Page Editor
The Telegraph —London
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Global Weekend Senior Multiplatform Editor
Warner Bros. Discovery —London
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
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- Team management
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Podcast Producer
News Corp —London
- Data analysis skills
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- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Media Monitoring & Research Officer
Centre for Media Monitoring —London
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Research
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
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13d
Podcast Producer
NewsUK —London
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3d
Lead Editor - Affiliates & Partnerships
NewsUK —London
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Analytics
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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National News Editor

The Observer -
London

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Job details

Freelance
7 hours ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Annual leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Content quality assurance review
Stakeholder collaboration
Journalism
Team management
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Leadership
Editing

Full job description

The Observer newsroom, London

Tuesday to Saturday, ability to work one day a week remotely

Who are we?

The Observer’s promise is in the name. The Observer bears witness; the best of journalism being curious minds at work. It loves the arts and ideas, both for their own sake and because they can change lives. It’s proudly progressive, but has no party allegiance. It’s open to different arguments and its editorial independence is non-negotiable. We are building a new Observer across print, audio and digital. We’re here to build journalism that lasts.

Impact

The Observer is looking for an exceptional National News Editor to drive our high-impact UK news coverage across both digital and print platforms, working as a key leader within our core editorial management team.

You will be responsible for setting the news agenda, shaping investigations, and commissioning stories that resonate with our readers.

This is a vital role spanning the pace of daily digital journalism and the depth, nuance, and impact of our Sunday newspaper.

Key responsibilities

Commission & Edit: Oversee original, sharp, and relevant UK news stories tailored for daily digital publication and our Sunday print edition
Team Leadership: Manage and direct a dedicated team of staff reporters while commissioning a broad network of freelance journalists on everything from human interest features to major political scoops
Cross-Platform Collaboration: Partner with picture, production, design, and digital desk teams to ensure news content is presented to the highest visual and structural standards online and in print
Legal Oversight: Maintain strict editorial standards and exert careful, informed oversight on legally sensitive stories and high-risk investigations
Agenda-Setting Ideas: Pitch and develop groundbreaking, non-obvious story ideas designed to trigger national debate and endure beyond the standard daily news cycle

Skills & experience:

Experience working within a fast-paced national news environment
Outstanding editing skills, an eye for detail and the ability to elevate complex reporting quickly under pressure
Essential experience covering UK national news. Strong experience or familiarity with business journalism is preferred
Proven track record working seamlessly across print and digital formats, prior exposure to audio/podcasting formats is a distinct advantage
A sharp instinct for spotting unique angles and turning complex leads into compelling, human-centered journalism
Self-motivated, resilient under pressure and highly collaborative in a busy, team environment

Benefits

Generous annual leave
Private healthcare
Group income protection & life assurance
Pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Interest-free season ticket loan
Free snacks and drinks in the newsroom
Hybrid working (London newsroom + 1 day remote flexibility)

Our Process

We aim to run our interview process at pace and with clarity at every stage, recognising how challenging it can be to balance alongside other commitments or interviews. The number of stages will vary depending on the nature and level of the role, but we see this as a two-way process and hope you’ll enjoy the opportunity to meet a range of potential future colleagues.

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