Publisher, Features and Lifestyle

About The Role

Publishers sub-edit, build and publish content; curate index pages, support the production of newsletters and develop simple visuals if required.

This publishing role ensures our written content is crafted to the highest standard in a timely way. Working in a fast-moving and often pressurised environment, you will be capable of publishing numerous articles a day with accuracy and flair.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure copy is accurate, engaging and conforms to house style
• Ensure headlines are sharp and digital friendly
• Make use of the best pictures, video and other multimedia assets
• Follow direction of Head of Publishing and Lead Publisher to ensure priorities and deadlines are met and that content is optimised for a digital audience
• Have an understanding of performance data to learn what works best for a digital audience
• Work with SEO to ensure articles perform across search
• Generate creative solutions to presenting, publishing and promoting content online (e.g. social collabs, app sells, newsletters etc.) when required
• Source data to commission graphics, as well as illustrations (if required)
• Compile, create and manage weekly newsletter sends when required
• Execute and follow plans set for longer term series and special projects
• Curate index pages when required

Key Skills

• Experience sub-editing stories for digital platforms
• Experience of working in Features & Lifstyle
• Quick, accurate subbing and writing of headlines
• Digital publishing skills including knowledge of visual storytelling and a brilliant eye for photography as well as creative flair for info boxes, polls, graphics, etc
• Enthusiasm and imagination for presenting stories digitally
• Able to respond well under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
• Understanding of SEO and promotion platforms
• Familiarity with using content management systems for digital publishing
• Strong news sense and judgment.

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.