Assistant Obituaries Editor

• Editing and writing obituaries in the Telegraph’s lively house style
• Contributing to discussions about obituary subjects likely to appeal to Telegraph readers
• Exhibiting both confidence and tact when liaising with outside contributors, whether journalists or family members
• Building and publishing digital content
• Reviewing performance data to understand the Telegraph’s audience and understand what publishing and promotion techniques work well and why
• Editing submitted material into house style: for example, compiling news of clergy promotions, legal news, diplomatic and military postings, club and livery company dinners, etc.

Some journalistic experience is required, as well as an interest in obituaries or biography more generally. A keen interest in the Telegraph's style of obituaries and willingness to learn about them is essential - the aim would be to quickly pick up the Telegraph obituaries house style, editing and writing material, and making editorial judgments. Ability to assimilate and condense large amounts of information. Able to work to tight deadlines and work under pressure. Experience of reacting to changing events and breaking news stories - willingness to ‘muck in’, occasionally at inconvenient times of day as the news demands. Interest in current affairs and recent history. Good general knowledge. Digital publishing experience and familiarity with content management systems.

• Dynamic working opportunities
• Medical cover
• Parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave)
• Life assurance
• Season ticket loans