Lead US Publisher

Job description

Role purpose and overview The Lead US Publisher is responsible for the Telegraph’s US digital publishing operation, encompassing everything from live blogs to in-depth features and comment. They will work closely with the Washington Bureau Chief and other commissioners and writers in America, as well as UK colleagues on the Foreign desk, News Publishing and audience and promotion teams. They will collaborate with and challenge commissioners, oversee headlines and visuals, make publishing plans and ensure all the Telegraph’s US content is distinctive and executed to the quality expected. The role reports to the Head of Publishing in London and will manage two US Publishers. Working across a fast-paced newsroom, the Lead US Publisher must balance the needs of a variety of content types, maximising subscriber engagement and seeking out new audiences. Key responsibilities: - Direct US publishers to ensure that content is produced to the highest standard and at optimal times across our digital products and platforms. - Collaborate with and challenge commissioners to ensure articles have a clear audience and purpose, present creative ideas and act as a conduit between commissioning and p...