Assistant News Editor - The Independent and i

Job Description: 

• Taking the initiative on generating ideas for news stories and treatments 
• Writing eye-catching headlines and other ‘furniture’ 
• Working closely with designers, graphic artists and the picture desk 
• Giving stories the most appropriate angle for Independent or i readers

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Some news background is desirable. 
• Fast, accurate and able to combine detailed work with a good reactive sense. 
• Brilliant copy editing and headline writing skills. 
• A strong ideas person with bags of flair, wit and a modern, imaginative approach to current affairs. 
• A strong understanding of the importance of pictures. 
• An in-depth knowledge of the target Independent and i reader. 

How to apply:

Please send applications, with covering note and CV, to Oly Duff, News Editor, Alistair Dawber, Foreign Editor and copied to Sean O’Grady, Deputy Managing Editor and Human Resources.
Closing date is close of business, Monday 29 October 2012.
o.duff@independent.co.uk
s.ogrady@independent.co.uk
HR@independent.co.uk
a.dawber@independent.co.uk