Role summary:

The Money Editor will be a proven personal finance specialist, with the ability to lead a team of dedicated money reporters, and be the authoritative voice of GB News for money on our broadcast channels. They will have a track-record of being able to build a digital audience, bring-in agenda-setting exclusives, and be confident in producing multimedia content that can be published cross-platform. Applicants must be flexible and willing to work across a seven-day rota as required for the needs of GB News. An excellent knowledge of media law is required.

Key responsibilities and main tasks:

• Building GBN Money:
  • Sourcing and commissioning original stories and agenda-setting exclusives to turn GB News into a destination for the best money journalism
  • Monitoring analytics to identify new trends and opportunities to expand GBNews.com's authority for money stories and transform the section into a content “super-vertical”
  • Obsessive about turning data into actionable insight and a desire to build something special and truly competitive
• Authoritative voice on GB News:
  • Be the go-to on-air specialist for GB News for breaking money news and for the big on the day personal finance stories
  • Fronting money videos for distribution on owned and operated digital platforms
  • Leading video interviews which can be packaged up for multiplatform use as well as syndication
  • Work with colleagues across the company as ‘One GBN’ – a collaborative approach to delivering the best content at the right time, regardless of distribution platform
• Managing a team of specialist journalists:
  • Overseeing rotas, ensuring adequate staffing between 7am and 11pm across seven days a week.
  • Responsible for on-the-day content and leading forward-planning of website money content
  • Encouraging personal development of reporters and editors, helping them to develop their journalistic and multimedia skills and championing their successes.
• Editing and Proofreading:
  • Leading from the front by producing copy on a daily basis for news stories and features.
  • Writing clear, concise, and engaging articles on a variety of topics, adhering to the GB News Editorial Charter.
  • Utilising Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to help boost the depth and breadth of GB News’s journalism.
• Professional Development:
  • Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced journalists and editors from both digital and broadcast to support career development.
  • Take on additional responsibilities and projects as assigned to broaden skill set and professional experience.
• Be an ambassador for GB News
• Be committed to Health and Safety requirements of self and others in the workplace.
• Be committed to the equality and diversity values of GB News

What you will bring to GB News

GB News is committed to equality & diversity and welcomes applications from everyone regardless of background, origin, gender, religion, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.

We value drive, professionalism and integrity and strive to ensure we hold ourselves and our partners to these qualities.

We’re positive thinkers with the resilience to thrive on rapid change and the strength of character to face challenges with good humour and determination.

Above all, we place people at the heart of all we do, whether it’s our audiences or each other.