Deputy Editor, Scotland

Sales & Marketing
Glasgow
April 28, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Job Description

The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation’s cultural heritage.

Your role

The Deputy Editor works closely with the editor and the news editor to deliver a distinctive, agenda-setting news package across all platforms for The Times and The Sunday Times in Scotland. They will ensure world-class standards of digital and print journalism, and help to lead the Scottish editorial team with a clear focus on digital-first commissioning and publishing.

Day to day you will

  • Successfully manage a productive relationship with the editor, the news editor and with journalists in London and Glasgow.

  • Work with editors, writers and reporters to conceive, commission and edit distinctive agenda-setting stories for a digital and print audience, focusing on constructive stories that put people at the heart, with high quality analysis and expertise.

  • Help to create the newslist and manage the development of stories with the editor, reporters and writers.

  • Commission exclusive video, polls, interactive graphics and picture galleries to engage our digital audience and plan how these stories are shared and promoted online.

  • Use SEO, Inca, Pars.ly and Google Trends to help guide commissioning.

  • Use social networking and other digital platforms for content generation and to promote The Times and The Sunday Times Scotland content.

  • Forward plan, working with journalists on long-range projects and investigations.

  • Help to lead and manage the newsroom, develop talent and support progression.

  • Assist the Scottish editor with managing the budget as efficiently as possible to agreed objectives, ensuring all products are commercially viable.

What we’re looking for from you

  • Experience working as a senior editor for a national newspaper.

  • Demonstrable expertise in Scottish current affairs and politics.

  • An understanding of how audience data supports commissioning and how to promote a story on social media and through search engines.

  • Knows how to attract and retain new digital audiences.

  • An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy.

  • Ability to communicate succinctly and effectively.

  • Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Persuasive presentation skills, well developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to problem solve.

  • A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues.

Benefits

  • Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks

  • Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access

  • Private medical insurance including 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 to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling

  • A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%

  • 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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