Night News Editor, Print (freelance)

at  dmgmedia

JOB INTRODUCTION

i is seeking an experienced news editor (freelance) to oversee the late print newsdesk on a Sunday to Thursday rotation (but with some flexibility around this). The role requires coordinating news copyflow for print, liaising with production colleagues about changes to print layout, and assisting senior editors on print splash packages.
This role is at the heart of i’s busy print operation and requires a supreme multi-tasker with impeccable news judgement, an eye for detail and a cool head.
The late newsdesk hours are from 1pm to 10pm, and this role could also be made available on a fixed-term contract.

• To work with the print news editor on ensuring smooth copyflow for print production throughout the afternoon and evening
• To take sole charge of the late print newsdesk in the evening, taking responsibility for late changes to copy and any necessary alterations to the splash package
• To oversee strength of print packages and suggest improvements where necessary to ensure high quality of print news pages
• To help identify late breaking stories necessary for print, commission and coordinate
• To keep senior editors briefed on developing stories, managing alterations to print splash packages where required.