Head of News (Hiring Immediately)

Job title: Head of News
Location: Highstreet Kensington, London

The i Paper is appointing a Head of News to lead its ambitious news operation. This pivotal role is responsible for delivering political scoops , high-impact investigations and agenda-setting exclusives to grow The i Paper's digital audience and deepen subscriber engagement. Leading a team of award-winning editors and reporters, the Head of News is an experienced digital specialist with the ability to develop and execute complex news projects across formats including social video. 

Key responsibilities:

-Drive and deliver ambitious and distinctive news projects across all The i Paper’s platforms 

-Conceive and own high-impact investigations and agenda-setting exclusives 

-Support and expand the use of social video to deepen the impact of storytelling 

-Ensure a daily focus on identifying and delivering content that differentiates The i Paper from its competitors

-Effective people management, developing our newsroom talent with strength and diplomacy 

-Lead strong news planning to develop subscriber content, with robust organisation and cross-newsroom creativity

-Ensure use of data-driven insights across the newsroom, using metrics to inspire ideas

-Support the development, execution and success of The i Paper's award-winning campaigns 

-Work with audience colleagues to develop new multi-platform content, improving digital storytelling across The i Paper's channels

-Ensure all news publishing is accurate and adheres to the highest standards, building and maintaining The i Paper's reputation for trustworthy reporting

-Oversee management of the news rota, helping to plan staffing for major news events as required

Key skills and qualifications:

-Proven experience in a senior news editorial role, with a strong background in digital journalism 

-Strong track record of delivering exclusive stories and investigations that drive audience engagement

-Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a large team

-Deep understanding of digital media trends and audience behaviour

-Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills

-Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Package Description

Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

• 25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
• Pension plan and life cover
• Discounts on online shopping, dining cards and vouchers, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite gym, subsidised canteen and onsite nurse and GP clinics

Plus much more...

THE I PAPER

The i Paper is the only national newspaper that's never supported a political party and it reaches more than [9.2] million readers each month in print and online. 

It is committed to delivering accurate, impartial news and intelligent debate, trusting readers to make up their own minds. It is the winner of 2024 UK Newspaper of the Year and is rapidly growing its digital subscriptions base, recently hitting [70k] total subscriptions.

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.