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  • Assistant News Editor - USThe TelegraphBe an Early ApplicantFull TimemidWashington, District of Columbia, USPosted Today## Role OverviewThe Telegraph is hiring a mid-level Assistant News Editor - US. This is a full-time role in Washington. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Resume Keywords to IncludeMake sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoringORBenefitsInUSTelegraphUnitedStatesWashingtonSign up free to auto-tailor your resume with all these keywords and get a higher ATS score## Job Description### About the roleIn this role, you will commission and edit the best stories from a growing team of US-based correspondents and reporters, for The Telegraph.You will coordinate coverage across the United States later in the day, providing extra editorial muscle to the bureau chief and associate news editor in Washington.While primarily a commissioning role, you will also do breaking news reporting when required.Key responsibilities* Generating ideas, commissioning and editing for The Telegraph, working across a seven-day rota* Liaising with correspondents in the US and acting as a point of contact during breaking news events and for longer term projects* Working with desk editors from multiple departments (video, graphics, pictures) on breaking news and upcoming long term events* Helping to plan for major forthcoming news events and generate original ideas* Running liveblogs for major breaking news events, and writing breaking news stories* Opportunity to build up your own areas of specialism and develop projectsKey skills* Experience of news editing in a national or international newsroom* Strong news sense, with the ability to seek out exclusives and breaking stories* Experience of planning coverage of future news events and preparing diary items of news* Experience of working to tight daily deadlines* Strong ability to write and edit articles clearly, concisely and to house style* Have a good working understanding of social media channels to both spot and promote stories* Be familiar with and have experience of digital storytelling techniques, and how to promote content off platform* Proficiency in a second language is desirable, but not essential* Creativity and independence in commissioning and developing stories* Familiarity with headline writing and techniques to help sell stories on various platformsOur benefitsThe 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. Our benefits are designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.Training and developmentWith 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 inclusionAt 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.## About The TelegraphThe Telegraphtelegraph.co.ukOn-site
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