The Spectator is hiring: US Online Editor (London)

Join The Spectator’s expanding team as our US Online Editor and work with the best British journalists, authors, critics and cartoonists.

As US Online Editor you will work closely with the senior editorial team in the UK and US to commission, edit and publish Spectator articles covering the United States. You will take charge of daily output – which includes covering breaking news and responding to world events – curating the US website and promoting Spectator articles on social media.

The Spectator was founded in 1828 and is the most influential magazine in Britain. There’s never been a better time to join us.

This role is full-time and based in The Spectator’s London offices.

The ideal candidate will have:

At least two years’ experience working at a newspaper, magazine or online media outlet
Experience working in breaking news
Experience covering the US news cycle
Excellent commissioning and editing skills
Experience in promoting articles on social media
Willingness to be flexible and responsive to fast-moving events
An understanding of The Spectator’s brand and style

The ideal candidate will be expected to:

Independently commission, edit, post and promote new articles for The Spectator’s websites
Edit in US and UK English
Brainstorm ideas and angles on news stories and make judgments about what stories to prioritise and cover
Recruit new authors and contributors to The Spectator
Run the US website in the absence of the Managing Editor or other senior staff
Work with the US team to provide rolling analysis on the websites, from day into evening
Work flexibly and out of hours

Salary dependent on experience.

How to apply

Please email your cover letter, CV and the task below to usa@spectator.co.uk by 21 February 2025. Early applications will be prioritised. If you have not heard from us by 7 March 2025, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Please include in your application: