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As a Chief Sub Editor for Sky News website and app, you will have the power to influence the day's news agenda and lead among our rivals.You must be a dynamic, multi-skilled reporter, with a flair for headline writing and the ability to spot a top line.You'll use your skills to write, sub and edit gripping features, straight eight-par leads, and engaging live blogs. You will also have the ability and ambition to step up and edit the homepage of the Sky News website and app.You will be: Finding, pitch, sub and edit news stories which will be read by millions of people around the world; Polish all aspects of our output, text - including notifications and headlines - video and stills; Form the last line of defence against legal and editorial mistakes; Step up to lead the team when called on; Be able to work calmly and retain good judgment in a consistently high-pressure environment while juggling differing demands; Provide feedback to reporters and manage the performance of freelancers; Master the tech to know how to do every task the team carries out.You will have: First class writing skills (including flawless written English), a flair for headline writing, a great eye for a story and a passion for news; A track record in finding, writing and producing stories to a high standard for recognised news organisations; Experience handling big breaking news scenarios and keeping cool under pressure; The organisational ability and mental agility to keep on top of lots of different strands of moving facts simultaneously; The judgement to protect our brand while maximising audience numbers; Hands-on experience of content management systems, photoshop and video production tools.
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