Remote Deputy Managing Editor

Summary

Join Newsweek as a full-time Deputy Managing Editor in our London bureau, assisting editorial leadership with performance management, operations, and administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Proven experience in editorial management or a similar role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze performance data and make informed decisions
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Several years of editing experience working at a reputable publication
• Organization and planning skills
• Experience using CMS and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Parse.ly and Microsoft PowerBI
• Experience with Microsoft productivity suite and Teams

Responsibilities

• Implement performance goals and objectives for the editorial team
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure team objectives are met
• Collaborate with other departments to align editorial goals with overall company strategy
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members
• Address performance issues and implement corrective actions as needed
• Support editorial leadership to coordinate the daily operations of the newsroom
• Ensure production, communications and Standards processes are followed, and stories adhere to ethical, journalistic and house standards
• Support in developing and executing newsroom strategies and processes in line with Newsweek’s editorial and company objectives
• Ensure staff are following established 1:1 Performance review procedures, including Standards feedback to relevant editors and staff
• Conduct / organise training for staff on all tools and systems used in the newsroom
• Ensure production workflow tools are correctly used and up to date
• Support other Newsweek bureaus’ editorial operations where required
• Any other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business