The Spectator

Newsletter Editor

The Spectator  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

The Spectator is a renowned publication with a long history of delivering insightful, thought-provoking, and high-quality journalism. Known for its wit, intelligence, and diverse perspectives, The Spectator continues to set the standard in commentary on politics, culture, and current affairs.

As the Newsletter Editor at The Spectator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the magazine's high editorial standards. You will ensure that all content across our growing batch of newsletters is accurate, engaging, and adheres to the publication’s tone and style. Your keen eye for detail and passion for excellence will be vital in upholding the magazine's reputation for clarity and precision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Editing and proofreading the Morning Press newsletter, which goes out every weekday at 7 a.m., and writing and editing the Lunchtime Espresso newsletter, which goes out every weekday at 1 p.m.
  • Editing our weekly newsletters, which include Reality Check, Ukraine in Focus and Spectator Life, and our monthly newsletter The Take Away.
  • Managing our team of four daily newsletter writers and liaising with other newsletter writers to refine and enhance content.
  • Ensuring all content aligns with The Spectator’s tone, style, and voice.
  • Fact-checking to verify accuracy and authenticity of information.
  • Adhering to tight deadlines while maintaining high editorial standards.
  • Suggesting headlines, subheadings, and captions that capture the reader’s attention.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of The Spectator and what readers do (and don’t) expect from us.
  • Exceptional command of English, both written and spoken.
  • Demonstrable experience on the subbing desk of a national newspaper.
  • Ability to spot errors and inconsistencies with precision.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with editorial tools and software such as InDesign.
  • A keen interest in current affairs that goes beyond nine to five engagement.
  • A well-developed sense of humour and sense of the absurd.

We will also consider applications for those who wish to work part-time to edit and send the Morning Press newsletter. There is also the chance to work from home if desired (please indicate your interest in this on application).

The Spectator

About The Spectator

The Spectator is a weekly delight if you love good writing, contentious opinion and hard-hitting comment.

With the finest writing on current affairs, politics, the arts, books and life, you'll read regular columnists who delight, provoke and amuse and editorial features of incredible breadth and depth.

Established in 1828, The Spectator is the oldest continuously published magazine in the English language. Its taste for controversy, however, remains undiminished. There is no party line to which its writers are bound – originality of thought and elegance of expression are the sole editorial constraints. The result, week after week, is that Britain’s best columnists, critics and cartoonists turn out their finest work for the magazine and give you their views unfiltered and at cask strength.

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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1828
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