Head of News

Head of News

Location: i Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent 

The i Paper is appointing a Head of News to lead its ambitious, dynamic and growing newsroom. This crucial role will be responsible for delivering agenda-setting political scoops, high-impact investigations, exclusive series and breaking news to build The i Paper’s digital engagement. Leading a large team of talented editors and reporters, the Head of News will be an experienced digital specialist with the ability to develop and implement innovative strategies that bring trusted journalism to new audiences. 

About us:

The i Paper is Britain’s youngest national news publisher – and one of the most trusted. The i Paper has a unique mission: impartial news and intelligent opinion. With a strong digital subscriber audience and a healthy print circulation, The i Paper has also grown digital reach and its newsroom breaks some of the biggest stories in UK journalism. Growing in influence and profitable, The i Paper was shortlisted for News Website of the Year and National Newspaper of the Year in the 2024 Press Awards, and is a recent winner of Daily Newspaper of the Year (London Press Club) and News Website of the Year (Online Media Awards). We pride ourselves on having a dynamic, collegiate work environment that celebrates creativity, innovation and success. 

Key responsibilities:  

• Drive and deliver brilliant, accurate and differentiated news content across The i Paper’s political, investigative, and breaking newsdesks  
• Cultivate a culture of exclusivity with a laser focus on high-impact journalism, identifying and delivering stories that differentiate The i Paper from its competitors 
• Generate intelligent, deliverable ideas that elevate news beyond the daily agenda  
• Implement strong news planning systems to develop subscriber content, with robust organisation and cross-newsroom creativity 
• Embed use of data-driven insights across the newsroom, using metrics to inspire ideas 
• Work with audience colleagues to develop multi-platform content, improving digital storytelling across The i Paper’s channels 
• Ensure all news content is accurate and adheres to the highest standards, building and maintaining The i Paper’s reputation for trustworthy reporting  
• Oversee management of the news rota, helping to plan staffing for major news events as required 

Key skills and qualifications: 

• Proven experience in a senior news editorial role, preferably in digital journalism 
• Strong track record of delivering exclusive stories that drive audience engagement  
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse team 
• Deep understanding of digital media trends and audience behavior 
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 

Why Join Us? At the i Paper, you’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of digital journalism. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a significant impact on the future of news. 

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.