Job title: Fast News Editor

Reporting to: News Editor

Role Purpose

The Fast News Editor will play a pivotal role in managing the daily news cycle across Sunday World and Crime World platforms. This position supports the delivery of high-quality, engaging journalism across digital and print, ensuring editorial excellence, operational efficiency, and audience growth.

Key Responsibilities

• News Desk Operations: Support the News Editor in managing day-to-day editorial output, including story selection, assignment coordination, and deadline management.

• Content Oversight: Edit and review news articles for clarity, accuracy, tone, and legal compliance. Ensure all content meets professional and ethical standards.

• Digital & Print Integration: Work across both platforms, contributing to the transition from Desk to CUE and supporting multi-format publishing workflows 

• Team Collaboration: Liaise with reporters, production journalists, audience editors, and podcast producers to ensure cohesive editorial output.

• Forward Planning: Assist in developing long-term editorial strategies, including premium content planning and signature journalism initiatives 

• Audience Engagement: Collaborate with the Audience Team to optimise story presentation and distribution across social media, newsletters, and homepage features 

• Editorial Meetings: Participate in weekly steerco sessions and content workshops to align editorial priorities with business goals 

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a newsroom or editorial environment, ideally within crime or tabloid journalism.

• Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail.

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.

• Familiarity with digital publishing tools (e.g., Atex, CUE).

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.

• Understanding of media law, defamation, and journalistic ethics.

• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends as required.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in crime reporting or investigative journalism.

• Knowledge of audience analytics and SEO best practices.

• Ability to mentor junior reporters and contribute to talent development.

• Interest in podcasting and multimedia storytelling.