Overview:
Working within Campaign
Campaign is a leading global media brand serving the advertising, marketing, media and creative industries. Through its trusted journalism, analysis, events and awards, Campaign provides professionals with the news, insight and inspiration they need to make informed business decisions, recognise industry excellence and stay connected with the latest trends shaping the global communications sector.
The Role
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The Deputy News Editor plays a key role in delivering Campaign's daily news agenda, supporting the News Editor to produce timely, accurate and engaging journalism across digital and print platforms.
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The role is responsible for identifying and breaking exclusive stories, producing high-quality news, features and analysis, and ensuring editorial content meets the highest standards of accuracy, relevance and journalistic integrity.
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Working collaboratively across the editorial team, the Deputy News Editor helps plan and coordinate news coverage, supports audience engagement through data-informed content decisions, and represents the Campaign brand through industry events and external engagement.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
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Support the News Editor in planning, commissioning, editing and delivering high-quality news content across digital and print platforms.
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Identify, investigate and break exclusive news stories, producing insightful features and analysis that engage Campaign's specialist audience.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with industry contacts to support news gathering and identify emerging trends
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Manage the day-to-day news agenda, ensuring accurate, timely and relevant coverage while maintaining high editorial standards.
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Deputise for the News Editor when required, leading editorial planning meetings, managing workflow and overseeing news output.
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Commission and edit content from internal and freelance contributors, ensuring all copy is accurate, balanced, legally compliant and aligned with Campaign's editorial standards.
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Monitor audience engagement and content performance, using data and analytics to inform editorial planning and improve audience reach
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Collaborate with production, design and audience engagement teams to optimise the presentation and performance of editorial content across multiple platforms.
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Represent Campaign at industry events, conferences and external engagements, producing live coverage, building relationships and enhancing the brand's reputation.
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Monitor industry developments, competitor activity and digital channels to identify news opportunities
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Contribute to the continuous development of editorial processes, content formats and digital storytelling to support audience growth and engagement.
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Ensure all editorial activity complies with legal, ethical and professional journalistic standards.
Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria:
Key Relationships
Works closely with the News Editor, Editor, editorial colleagues, production, audience engagement, commercial and events teams to deliver high-quality journalism and support business objectives. Builds and maintains strong relationships with industry leaders, agencies, brands, media owners and other key stakeholders across the advertising, marketing and media sectors.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Knowledge
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Strong understanding of news journalism, editorial processes and digital publishing.
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Knowledge of media law, editorial standards and journalistic ethics.
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Understanding of the advertising, marketing, media and creative industries.
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Awareness of audience engagement principles and digital content performance.
Skills
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Excellent news judgement with the ability to identify and prioritise stories.
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Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail.
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Strong interviewing, research and investigative journalism skills.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality content to tight deadlines.
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Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret audience data and identify content opportunities.
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Confident public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the Campaign brand externally.
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Proficiency in digital publishing platforms, content management systems and social media.
Experience
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Relevant experience in a news reporting or editing role within a digital, newspaper, magazine or B2B publishing environment.
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Experience commissioning, editing and publishing high-quality editorial content.
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Experience producing exclusive news stories, features and business analysis.
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Experience managing competing editorial priorities in a fast-paced newsroom.
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Experience building and maintaining professional industry networks.
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Experience using audience insights and analytics to inform editorial decision-making.
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Experience representing a media brand at industry events or public engagements.
About You
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Editorially strong with excellent news judgement and a passion for business journalism.
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Curious, proactive and driven to uncover exclusive stories.
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A confident communicator who builds strong relationships with industry contacts and colleagues.
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Collaborative and supportive, working effectively across editorial and cross-functional teams.
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Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced digital news environment.
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Detail-oriented, accountable and committed to the highest standards of journalistic integrity.
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Professional, resilient and able to make sound editorial decisions under pressure.
What success looks like
Success in this role will typically be measured by:
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Quality, accuracy and timeliness of editorial content.
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Delivery of exclusive stories and impactful journalism.
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Audience engagement and content performance.
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Contribution to editorial planning and daily news output.
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Collaboration across teams and support for wider business objectives.
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Strength of industry relationships and external representation of the Campaign brand.
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Compliance with editorial, legal and ethical standards.
Additional Information
Why work with us at Haymarket?
Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. From paid content and subscription services; to integrated advertising and content marketing packages. We deliver market-leading branded experiences that inspire great decisions. From data and digital information solutions to live events, awards and professional education services.
Our benefits include:
Our Company benefits:
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25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)
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Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ days
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Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments
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Generous contributory pension scheme
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Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria.
To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at
[email protected].
More about Haymarket
Working here means being part of a commitment to shaping a better future. As a proudly Certified B Corp™, we are part of a global movement of businesses acting as a force for good. Haymarket Impact is focused on making a positive difference globally, guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and intertwined with an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment to balancing profit with purpose is deeply embedded in our culture, reflected in our values of Integrity, Respect, Creativity, Innovation, and Expertise.
We invest heavily in our people. From professional development and internal training to mentorship and coaching. Our certified Disability Confident status has fostered an environment where all employees feel supported, valued, and can ask for workplace adjustments without fear of judgment.
Our valuable partnerships for good globally mean colleagues are always up for taking on a new charitable challenge, utilise their volunteering day and go out of their way to support their local communities.
We know how important a healthy work-life balance is too. Our flexible hours and hybrid working model means employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week and can work remotely for the remaining two. This means we thrive together when we collaborate in person, fostering stronger connections and creativity, but still allowing for flexibility outside of those times.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all candidates have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, or disability. In line with our dedication to fairness and transparency, we are also proud to be a We Show the Salary employer, pledging to always include pay details on our job adverts.
Join us and be part of award-winning teams and a culture that is truly unique - a place to grow, feel inspired, build a brilliant career and make a difference.
