Chief Sub-Editor - 12M FTC - Sky News

Want to do the best work of your life? Make your mark at Europe’s leading entertainment brand. Our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine. 

This senior editorial role will put you at the sharp end of Sky News journalism across Sky’s web and app.

As a Chief Sub Editor for Sky News website and app, you will have the power to influence the day’s news agenda and lead among our rivals.

You must be a dynamic journalist, with a flair for headline writing, the ability to spot a top line, and a critical eye.

You’ll use your skills to break stories, sub and edit stories from straight newsleads to gripping features and investigations. You will also have the ability and ambition to step up and news edit the Sky News website and app.

This is a shift-based role with an average 9-day fortnight.

What you’ll do:

• Sub and polish news stories which will be read by millions of people around the world
• Write great headlines and choose the best pictures
• Break stories and send push notifications  
• Ensure the home page showcases the best of our journalism, with an engaging mix of content
• Form the last line of defence against legal and editorial mistakes
• Provide constructive feedback to reporters and help manage the performance of freelancers
• Master the CMS and be ready to learn new tools

What you’ll bring:

• First class writing skills, a flair for headline writing, a great eye for a story and a passion for news
• The ability to work calmly and retain good judgment in a consistently high-pressure environment while juggling differing demands
• Experience handling big breaking-news scenarios
• The organisational ability and mental agility to keep on top of lots of different strands of moving facts simultaneously
• The judgement to protect our brand while maximising audience numbers
• Hands-on experience of content management systems, photoshop and video production tools

Team Overview: Sky News

At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective. 

In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public service broadcasters and opinion-driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most-followed English language news brands on social media, bringing award-winning British journalism to a global audience. 

Sky News is part of Sky, one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies, owned by Comcast Corporation. 

Watch Sky News, free, wherever you get your news. 

The Rewards:

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Your office base:

Osterley

Our Osterley campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations. There’s also plenty of parking, bike shelters and showers.

On campus you’ll find six subsidised restaurants and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion: 

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential you’ll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.