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Publishers ensure that Telegraph content is of the highest quality. You will sub-edit and build articles primarily written by our US team, interrogating copy and ensuring it is tight and accurate, and optimise pieces for audience, platforms and search. Working in a fast-moving and often pressurised environment, you will be capable of publishing numerous articles a day with accuracy and flair. You will use video, pictures and graphics creatively to make articles visually engaging and should be able to write strong headlines. When required, publishers sub, build and send newsletters, develop simple visuals, and run live blogs.
Job Responsibility:
Sub copy to ensure it is accurate, clear and conforms to house style
Proactively raise questions and flag errors with commissioners, challenging and collaborating as required
Ensure headlines and furniture are sharp and digital friendly
Make use of the best video, pictures and other visual assets
Follow direction of US News Editor and/or US Audience lead to ensure priorities and deadlines are met and that content is optimised for a digital audience
Have an understanding of performance data to learn what works best for a digital audience
Work with US Audience Lead to ensure articles perform across search
Execute and follow plans set for longer term series and special projects
Publish breaking news stories quickly and accurately
Source data to commission graphics and illustrations when required
Generate creative solutions to presenting, publishing and promoting content online (e.g. social collabs, app sells, newsletters etc.) when required
Sub, build and send department newsletters when required
Run live blogs when required
Requirements:
Experience in sub-editing stories for digital platforms
Strong news sense and judgment
A sharp eye for an intelligent headline
Digital publishing skills including knowledge of visual storytelling and a brilliant eye for photography as well as creative flair for info boxes, polls, graphics, etc.
Knowledge of SEO practices and promotion platforms
An understanding of how to write headlines that work across those multiple platforms
Nice to have:
Familiarity with newsletter content management systems
An understanding of The Telegraph audience and how to publish content that will appeal to new and existing readers
Familiarity with data reporting systems such as Chartbeat to monitor performance of articles