Chief Obituaries Writer

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About The Role

This is a key role in a small, tight-knit team dedicated to producing obituaries for the Telegraph, online and print. The Chief Obituaries Writer writes obituaries to deadline for immediate publication, and for 'stock' (advance); the role also involves editing rough drafts and all aspects of day-to-day work in the small obits team including using online publishing systems and involvement in discussions on the desk.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for writing obituaries in the Telegraph's house style in a range of subjects, rigorously and to deadline for immediate publication.
• Responsible for editing content provided by others for the Obituaries pages and turning this content into immaculate Telegraph obituaries style.
• Working with digital content management systems to publish online.
• Making judgments about obituaries content alongside colleagues - requires a keen interest in current affairs and 20th-century British history.
• Researching obituaries and assimilating large volumes of material into elegant and coherent content for publication.
• Liaising with contributors over content.
• Assisting the Obituaries Editor and learning to perform confidently all the functions of the desk including producing the digital content and next day's print page.

Key Skills

• Significant experience of writing and editing accurate, well-crafted obituaries or obituary-style articles
• Enthusiasm for The Telegraph's distinctive style of obituaries.
• Keen interest in current affairs and recent history - excellent general knowledge.
• Experience of reacting to changing events and breaking news stories.
• Ability to assimilate and condense large amounts of information.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Digital publishing experience and knowledge of content management systems

Benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and Development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you'll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.

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