Assistant National News Editor

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We''re looking for two assistant national news editors (one permanent and one 12 month FTC or staff secondment) based in our London office to plan, commission and edit national news coverage. You''ll be generating ideas, assessing pitches and commissioning stories across a diverse range of subjects, including politics, social affairs, crime and courts, inequality and injustice, and positive stories of human endeavour and achievement. About the role Helping to set the news agenda for the day, including working with reporters and editors on reactive and original news coverage and news features, and monitoring key news sources. Editing copy to ensure it is accurate, balanced and engaging, and liaising with the legal department on stories and investigations. Planning coverage of future events, and working with reporters and editors to identify the best possible way of telling stories in an engaging way for the Guardian''s diverse audience, including multimedia ..... full job details .....