Whitehall editor
Location:
London
Department
The Times
Salary Range:
Not Specified
Advertising End Date:
17 Aug 2025
**Job Description**
**Whitehall editor**
The Times is looking for a Whitehall editor to join our team in Westminster.
You will need to be an outstanding political journalist with the ability to write engaging and informative copy.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in lobby, an extensive network of contacts in Westminster and Whitehall and a track record of breaking exclusives.
Please apply with a covering letter and your CV by August 17.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Bring in regular exclusives and maintain excellent contacts in government and the civil service.
+ Getting to grips with the intricacies of government policies and the debates and discussions surrounding them.
+ An ability to put readers inside the room, giving them an insight into Cabinet disputes and tensions.
+ An ability to write both stories and analysis in a distinctive and engaging way.
+ Command respect and authority as Whitehall editor and communicate your expertise effectively in print, digital, radio and television as a representative of The Times
+ Be a self-starter and pitch strong ideas for all sections
+ Have a strong knowledge of social media and an ability to use it to increase our readership
+ Regularly pitch and contribute to digital packages that increase engagement and support subscriber growth
+ Collaborate with production colleagues in design, pictures and sub-editing on elements that enhance the stories you write
**Skills and experience:**
+ Experience of working as an established political journalist for an established news organisation.
+ Demonstrable expertise in politics, policy and the workings of the civil service
+ An understanding of how audience data supports editorial decisions and how to promote a story on social media and through search engines
+ An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy
+ Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively
+ Experience working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
+ Persuasive presentation skills, well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem-solve
+ A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues
**We are News UK** **:** One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, Talk and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.
**Life at News**
Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.
To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual’s potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through ourDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy (https://www.news.co.uk/more-than-the-news/diversity-inclusion/) , which focuses on three main priorities – attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have13 employee led networks and groups (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMCi-KiMlL4&t=2s) that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially.
**Benefits**
Some of our benefits include:
+ Maternityleave up to 18 weeks full basic salary &paternityleave up to 2 weeks
+ Wide range oftrainingavailable, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
+ Private medical insuranceincluding coverage for pre-existing conditions
+ Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
+ ‘Bikes for Work’and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
+ Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
+ Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
+ Access towellbeing benefitssuch as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
+ A generouspensionscheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
+ 30 daysholiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4volunteeringdays per year
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**About The Candidate**