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 ...
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 ...
Film Editor
Leesburg, VA · On-site
Handle basic temp sound design, music editing, and supporting audio work during editorial process ... While much of the role involves desk-based editorial work, team members may occasionally assist ...
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Film Editor
Leesburg, VA · On-site
Handle basic temp sound design, music editing, and supporting audio work during editorial process ... While much of the role involves desk-based editorial work, team members may occasionally assist ...
Group Editor
Columbia, MD · On-site
$80K - $85K/yr
Strong editing skills with the ability to work quickly and accurately in a deadline-driven ... Set clear editorial expectations and foster a culture of accountability and excellence * Assist ...
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Group Editor
Columbia, MD · On-site
$80K - $85K/yr
Strong editing skills with the ability to work quickly and accurately in a deadline-driven ... Set clear editorial expectations and foster a culture of accountability and excellence * Assist ...
New
Opinion Editing Intern
Washington, DC · On-site
... editor for bylined pieces ... Our paid interns will help edit op-eds, assist with fact-checking, manage the inbox of op-ed ...
Opinion Editing Intern
Washington, DC · On-site
... editor for bylined pieces ... Our paid interns will help edit op-eds, assist with fact-checking, manage the inbox of op-ed ...
Content Editor
$50K - $100K/hr
... assist in editing and refining instructional content, collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other team members to ensure that content meets quality and instructional standards.
Content Editor
$50K - $100K/hr
... assist in editing and refining instructional content, collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other team members to ensure that content meets quality and instructional standards.
Video Editor
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
... * Assist with live and recorded video productions, including studio and field shoots * Prepare ... Maintain organized project files, media assets, and editing workflows * Ensure consistency in ...
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Video Editor
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$80K - $90K/yr
... * Assist with live and recorded video productions, including studio and field shoots * Prepare ... Maintain organized project files, media assets, and editing workflows * Ensure consistency in ...
Content Editor
Arlington, VA · On-site
$50K - $100K/yr
... assist in editing and refining instructional content, collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other team members to ensure that content meets quality and instructional standards.
Content Editor
Arlington, VA · On-site
$50K - $100K/yr
... assist in editing and refining instructional content, collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other team members to ensure that content meets quality and instructional standards.
Opinion Editing Intern
Washington, DC · On-site
... editor for bylined pieces ... Our paid interns will help edit op-eds, assist with fact-checking, manage the inbox of op-ed ...
Opinion Editing Intern
Washington, DC · On-site
... editor for bylined pieces ... Our paid interns will help edit op-eds, assist with fact-checking, manage the inbox of op-ed ...
Senior Editor
Arlington, VA · On-site
Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading * Coordinate with ... Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style * Assist in developing ...
Senior Editor
Arlington, VA · On-site
Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading * Coordinate with ... Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style * Assist in developing ...
Insurance Editor
Washington, DC · On-site
Your job will consist primarily of updating and editing, but you should be able to roll up your ... You may assist in creating or maintaining various content calendars. This position involves working ...
Insurance Editor
Washington, DC · On-site
Your job will consist primarily of updating and editing, but you should be able to roll up your ... You may assist in creating or maintaining various content calendars. This position involves working ...
Senior Editor
Arlington, VA · On-site
Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading * Coordinate with ... Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style * Assist in developing ...
Senior Editor
Arlington, VA · On-site
Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading * Coordinate with ... Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style * Assist in developing ...
Editor, Publishing Services
Washington, DC · On-site
Serves as editorial project manager for publication projects and messaging from various NAFSA departments, providing substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading. * Assist with copy editing ...
Editor, Publishing Services
Washington, DC · On-site
Serves as editorial project manager for publication projects and messaging from various NAFSA departments, providing substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading. * Assist with copy editing ...
Editor, Publishing Services
Washington, DC · On-site
Serves as editorial project manager for publication projects and messaging from various NAFSA departments, providing substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading. * Assist with copy editing ...
Editor, Publishing Services
Washington, DC · On-site
Serves as editorial project manager for publication projects and messaging from various NAFSA departments, providing substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading. * Assist with copy editing ...
Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading * Coordinate with ... Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style * Assist in developing ...
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Perform substantive editing, technical editing, copy editing, and proofreading * Coordinate with ... Maintain consistency in organizational messaging, formatting, and style * Assist in developing ...
Your job will consist primarily of updating and editing, but you should be able to roll up your ... You may assist in creating or maintaining various content calendars.This position involves working ...
Your job will consist primarily of updating and editing, but you should be able to roll up your ... You may assist in creating or maintaining various content calendars.This position involves working ...
Editor, Publishing Services
Washington, DC · On-site
$65K/yr
Serves as editorial project manager for publication projects and messaging from various NAFSA departments, providing substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading. * Assist with copy editing ...
Editor, Publishing Services
Washington, DC · On-site
$65K/yr
Serves as editorial project manager for publication projects and messaging from various NAFSA departments, providing substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading. * Assist with copy editing ...
Maintain quality control for all outgoing documentation * Assist with SOPs, manuals, and official publications Qualifications * Strong professional writing and editing experience * Familiarity with ...
Maintain quality control for all outgoing documentation * Assist with SOPs, manuals, and official publications Qualifications * Strong professional writing and editing experience * Familiarity with ...
Insurance Editor
Washington, DC · On-site
Your job will consist primarily of updating and editing, but you should be able to roll up your ... You may assist in creating or maintaining various content calendars.This position involves working ...
Insurance Editor
Washington, DC · On-site
Your job will consist primarily of updating and editing, but you should be able to roll up your ... You may assist in creating or maintaining various content calendars.This position involves working ...
Maintain quality control for all outgoing documentation * Assist with SOPs, manuals, and official publications Qualifications * Strong professional writing and editing experience * Familiarity with ...
Maintain quality control for all outgoing documentation * Assist with SOPs, manuals, and official publications Qualifications * Strong professional writing and editing experience * Familiarity with ...
Insurance Editor
Washington, DC · On-site
You may assist in creating or maintaining various content calendars. This position involves working closely with an enthusiastic, highly collaborative team of editors in a fast-paced digital ...
Insurance Editor
Washington, DC · On-site
You may assist in creating or maintaining various content calendars. This position involves working closely with an enthusiastic, highly collaborative team of editors in a fast-paced digital ...
Editing Assistant information
What are Editing Assistants?
Editing Assistants are professionals who support editors in the preparation and revision of written content for publication. Their responsibilities often include proofreading, formatting documents, checking for consistency and accuracy, and sometimes fact-checking or organizing materials. Editing Assistants may work in publishing houses, media organizations, or for independent authors, helping ensure that final documents are polished and error-free. They play a key role in the editorial process by managing administrative tasks and assisting with project coordination.
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Job description
About the role
In 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 projects.
Key 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 platforms
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. Our benefits are 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.