The deputy business editor works closely with the business editor to deliver a distinctive, agenda-setting business news package across all platforms. This job is responsible for ensuring world-class standards of digital and print journalism, and working as an integral part of the editorial team as we embrace digital-first commissioning and publishing.
Responsibilities:
- Successfully manage productive relationships with the business editor, the editor, deputy editor and head of news as well as other section editors
- Deputise for the business editor
- Work with the business editor to conceive and deliver exclusive agenda-setting business news stories, features and comment ideas for digital audiences
- Pitch exclusive video, polls, interactive graphics and audio ideas to engage our digital audience and plan how these stories are shared and promoted online
- Build and maintain excellent contacts
- Demonstrate an understanding of what works best for digital, offering content that is truly distinctive
- Have the ability to write with authority and command the respect of our readers and those within the business
- Forward-plan, pitch and deliver long-range projects and investigations
- Use social networking and other digital platforms for content generation and to promote Sunday Times business content
- Represent The Sunday Times on radio and TV, for eg. on Times Radio
- Assist the business editor with people and budget management