Assistant Features Editor

Main Responsibilities

• Generate brilliant news features, interviews, on-the-day reactive stories, original new formats and long reads to grow our subscriber base
• Propose smart angles that pivot off the news agenda to help to help develop i's voice in the digital landscape
• Commission and edit high-quality, well researched and compelling copy that works across all platforms
• Maintain ownership of a diary of relevant events and forward plan effectively, identifying opportunities for compelling features and opinion
• Use audience insight to inform ideas and commissioning
• Work quickly, creatively and accurately under pressure to deadline
• Ensure all digital copy looks polished, commission graphics, illustrations and composite images

 Person Specification

• A self-starter bursting with ideas and a track record in developing smart, original journalism
• Ability to commission and edit sparkling, accurate and engaging copy under pressure
• Adept at using data to inspire ideas and commissioning
• Strong contacts and demonstrable ability to use them to create impactful journalism
• Experience of working in a multiplatform or digital publishing environment
• A commitment to i's editorial standards of impartial and incisive coverage
• Experience with digital CMS
• Good knowledge of media law and the Editors’ Code of Practice