Job Description

About the role

The Senior Page Editor is responsible for re-purposing digital content for print editions of The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph, with particular focus on the News section.

In this role, you will ensure pages are published and subbed to the highest quality and on deadline. You will be assisted in this by design and picture resource.

The role requires excellent editorial judgement, time management, communication, the ability to make quick decisions, the skill of crafting sharp headlines, a keen eye for pictures and detail, and a track record of delivering high-quality newspaper pages to daily deadlines.

As this is a print-focused role, working hours are generally 2-10pm across a seven day rota.

Key responsibilities

• Working as part of the print production team to take the best of the Telegraph’s digital content and present it in the newspaper.
• Assisting in the editing and curating of News section, helping decide what published or scheduled digital content should appear in print.
• Managing and editing a certain number of pages to deadline each day, fitting and re-purposing copy that has been subbed for web and rewriting headlines when appropriate.
• Briefing and working with page designers to present articles in the best way for the paper. This may involve the adaptation of visuals used first for digital or the development of new ones to work for print.
• Working quickly when necessary to meet print deadlines.
• Proofreading pages.
• Maintaining a flexible approach to help production of other sections when required.

Key skills

• Experience of editing and production at a national newspaper.
• Ability to work efficiently, make best use of resources and collaborate with colleagues.
• A proven record for accuracy and attention to detail; imagination in writing headlines and in the display of pages; an understanding of what makes a good picture, a superior understanding of language and its correct usage.
• An understanding of how multimedia digital stories and images can be translated into engaging articles in print.
• Copy-editing, proofing, subbing and production to a high standard.
• Effective communication and collaborative skills.
• Strong news sense and judgement.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.