Hyphen, an innovative journalism start-up focused on new and established Muslim communities in the UK and Europe, seeks experienced editors to join its newsroom.
For the right candidates, we offer competitive rates and flexible working opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, commission and edit character-led stories showing a deep understanding of Muslim communities in the UK and Europe.
• Work closely with other editors to edit and fact-check news stories, features and comment pieces by staff and freelancers.
• Maintain regular and clear communication with other editors to ensure all are properly briefed on activities and work schedules, while also assessing and contributing ideas from a network of freelancers.
• Successful candidates will be comfortable working on both shorter, velocity stories and in-depth narrative features.
• Occasionally writing or editing quick-turnaround stories.
• This role requires some administrative management of the publishing schedule, commissioning budget and rotas.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have five years of experience commissioning and editing at a national newspaper, magazine or website.
• Candidates must have a robust insight into the aspirations and influences of new and established Muslim communities into the UK and Europe, across political, social, economic and civil society fields, as well as sport, business, arts and lifestyle.
• Excellent commissioning, line editing and subbing skills.
• A contacts book filled with established and emerging writers.
• A proven track record of delivering engaging stories and a history of generating original and compelling ideas.
• Must be able to demonstrate sound journalistic practice, such as balance, careful sourcing and a solid, practical understanding of media law.
• Experience commissioning and collaborating on multimedia content is highly desirable.
• Effective editorial administrative management skills.

Benefits:

• 30 days paid leave per year.
• Working from home or in-person reporting with some days in our London office.

To Apply

Applicants should email a CV, cover letter and relevant examples of their work to: jobs@hyphenonline.com

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