Assistant Editor, Late Night
GB News is Britain’s News Channel – a bold and fresh voice in UK broadcasting. We bring audiences the stories that matter, offering insight, analysis, and passionate debate across television, digital, and radio.
The Role:
We are looking for an Assistant Editor to take a leading role in developing and delivering compelling late-night programming. You will work closely with presenters, producers, and technical teams to shape the content and tone of our late-night output, including Headliners, our newspaper review show. This is a fast-paced and creative role that requires editorial sharpness, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of what engages UK audiences in the late-night news cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the editorial development and production of Headliners and other late-night news programmes
- Lead a team of producers and journalists to generate original and engaging content
- Ensure shows maintain high editorial and journalistic standards, aligned with GB News’ values and audience expectations
- React swiftly to breaking news and ensure late-night programming remains dynamic and up to date
- Collaborate with on-screen talent to refine content, scripts, and overall programme flow
- Work with technical and production teams to ensure smooth broadcasts
- Monitor audience engagement and feedback to continuously improve programming
- Assist in scheduling, forward planning, and ensuring compliance with Ofcom regulations
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Strong background in broadcast journalism, preferably in a senior production or editorial role
- News Judgment: Deep understanding of UK news, politics, and cultural issues, with the ability to shape engaging discussions
- Leadership: Ability to manage and inspire a team under tight deadlines
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-moving news environment, responding to breaking stories
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of TV production workflows and live broadcasting
- Creativity: Ability to develop fresh ideas for engaging late-night programming
Why Join GB News?
- Work on unique and innovative programming in a fast-growing news organisation
- Collaborate with top talent in a dynamic and supportive environment
- Play a key role in shaping the future of late-night news broadcasting
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Department
- Editorial
About GB News
We are proud to be the United Kingdom’s News Channel.
We place all its communities at the heart of everything we do. We tackle the issues that matter across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland not just the nation’s metropolitan centres. We are balanced and fair in our coverage and ensure conversations are insightful, respectful and set an example by treating others the way would we expect to be treated.
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Assistant Editor, Late Night
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