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Head of Editorial

Head of Editorial

Folio Recruitment • England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

This exciting opportunity is at a well-respected organization that uses the law to hold power to account, fight injustice, and promote a fairer future.

Overview

The Head of Editorial will be responsible for developing and executing a strategy for a journalism unit, including managing a small team of staff journalists, commissioning freelancers, and editing and shaping the organisation’s output. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, talented writer and editor with a background in news/investigative journalism and a passion for developing others.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategy for journalism.
  • Manage the internal commissioning and editing process for a team, presently, of two full-time journalists, ensuring their work is aligned with the overall content strategy.
  • Develop and build a roster of paid freelance writers.
  • Write and edit sharp, purposeful news copy that aligns with the organisation’s mission and voice.
  • Support the communications and campaigns team in developing their written communication skills. This includes providing guidance, feedback, and formal training.
  • Contribute from time to time to the external profile of the Director and other key spokespeople by editing or writing compelling copy for speeches, articles, and other communications.
  • Identify and address skills gaps, and deliver training and development programmes for all content-producing staff and freelancers.

Person Specification

  • Experience of commissioning and editing news and investigations copy.
  • Exceptional writing and editing, with proven ability to create clear, concise, and compelling copy.
  • Strong skills in managing people, projects, and external contributors.
  • Knowledge of the UK political landscape.
  • Experience of working in both an ‘NGO’ and a news/investigations outlet.
  • Experience of writing in politically sensitive areas.
  • Familiarity with integrating print and other output strategies.

Abilities

  • Commitment to a high standard of professional behaviours, including collaboration, honesty and integrity.
  • Strong creative and critical analytical skills, and an ability to grasp quickly new concepts and areas of the law with an openness to learning new ideas.
  • Self-motivated with ability to work unsupervised, but can also work cooperatively as part of a team.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in attitude and approach to work, with a willingness to ‘muck in’ and support the team with whatever might arise, working towards a common objective.
  • Strong spoken and written communication skills which engage colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple demands while consistently meeting deadlines.
  • IT skills in core business applications and in the use of case management systems.

Other requirements

  • Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities and an ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
  • Interested and motivated to further own skills and knowledge.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Writing/Editing, Research, and Management

Industries

  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Law Practice

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