Assistant News Editor – Belfast

The Assistant News Editor supports the News Editor and Deputy News Editor in managing newsroom activities for the Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life, with a focus on digital content. Responsibilities include overseeing breaking news, verifying articles, and editing videos for online publication. The role involves guiding reporters and journalists, sourcing content, and handling digital publishing platforms. Candidates should have at least three years’ journalistic experience, including news reporting and editing. Skills required include digital journalism proficiency, team leadership, strong organisational abilities, and good news judgement. The position demands a detail-oriented, adaptable professional committed to high-quality journalism in a busy newsroom environment.