Foreign Editor

19 hours, 5 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Marketing and Growth
Newsweek

Newsweek

Newsweek provides in-depth analysis, news, and opinion about international issues, technology, business, culture, and politics. With over 80 years of experience, Newsweek is a premier news magazine and website offering high-quality journalism to a glob...

Media
251-1K
Founded 1933

Description

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of reporters and editors across London and New York.
  • Set clear editorial priorities and hold the team accountable for production, audience, and quality targets.
  • Commission, edit, and publish coverage of international news, geopolitics, and national security.
  • Drive original reporting, exclusives, interviews, and enterprise journalism.
  • Use audience data, analytics, and market intelligence to guide coverage and identify growth opportunities.
  • Identify distinctive angles, sources, and story opportunities that strengthen Newsweek’s brand and authority.
  • Respond rapidly to breaking news and oversee live blogs and rolling news operations.
  • Collaborate with the News Director and senior editors on editorial strategy, newsroom planning, and special projects.
  • Use AI and automation tools responsibly to improve newsroom efficiency and editorial performance.
  • Maintain accuracy, fairness, legal compliance, and journalistic integrity across coverage.

Requirements

  • Extensive editing and reporting experience at a reputable publication.
  • Significant expertise in international news, geopolitics, foreign affairs, or national security.
  • Proven experience managing journalists, including coaching, talent development, and performance improvement.
  • Demonstrable track record of delivering audience growth and using analytics to inform editorial decisions.
  • Strong record of commissioning and producing original reporting, exclusives, investigations, and interview-led journalism.
  • Exceptional news judgment and ability to identify distinctive, audience-focused angles on major global stories.
  • Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced digital newsroom and make effective decisions under pressure.
  • Strong command of digital publishing platforms, CMS tools, analytics systems, and newsroom technology.
  • Excellent understanding of media law, editorial risk, and journalistic best practice.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends on a rotational basis.

Benefits

  • Full-time role working 5 days a week.
  • Work from home anywhere in the UK or from the London, Canary Wharf office.
  • Weekend shifts required on a rotational basis.
  • Weekday working hours are typically 7am to 4pm; weekend hours are typically 8am to 5pm.
  • Equal opportunity employer.
  • Inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace.

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