Role summary:

The Overnight News Editor role is a unique opportunity that would suit a journalist who is looking for their first job on a digital newsdesk at a national news outlet. The Overnight News Editor will be passionate about making GB News a destination website for high-quality, breaking news and agenda-setting exclusives, have a keen eye for typos and editorial style, and will be a versatile individual who is able to adapt depending on the priorities of GB News and the news agenda. They will oversee a small, but dedicated team of reporters and be responsible for ensuring there is staffing between the hours of 11pm to 7am across a seven-day rota. An excellent knowledge of media law and a strong understanding of the brand and our values is required.

Key responsibilities and main tasks:

• Editing and Proofreading
  • Responsible for maintaining standards across GBNews.com between 11pm and 7am, ensuring the homepage reflects the biggest stories and those most of interest to our readers and viewers.
  • Proofread content to identify errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling before publication.
  • Craft compelling headlines and associated SEO for all stories published.
• Collaboration:
  • Working cross-platform and liaising with the wider business, including TV, as part of the “One GBN” strategy.
  • Assisting linear staff with written copy, video and graphics when required to become a truly multimedia journalist.
• Managing a team of reporters:
  • Commissioning stories and exclusive content, reacting to breaking news and co-ordinating forward-planning.
  • Responsible for overseeing rotas, ensuring adequate staffing between 11pm and 7am across seven days a week.
  • Encouraging personal development of reporters, helping them to develop their journalistic skills and championing their successes.
• Reporting and writing:
  • Leading from the front by producing brilliant 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.
  • Use video, both original and sourced, to enhance storytelling and drive engagement
• Analytics:
  • Monitoring analytics to keep track of real time website performance.
  • Relentless in using website and YouTube data to identify new trends and opportunities.
  • Self-critical with the ability to rapidly review the performance of stories post-publication to adapt and learn.
• Professional Development:
  • Receive mentorship and guidance from the wider web team and TV newsdesk to support career development.
  • Take on additional responsibilities and projects as required 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.