Deputy Editor, CNA Digital (Commentary)

CNA Digital is looking for a deputy editor to help drive its daily commentary offerings, by working closely with editors and commentators on incisive and engaging content for a discerning international audience.

You will be expected to:

• Conceptualise insightful commentaries that react quickly to the news cycle and set the agenda by providing analysis and perspective on developing local and international issues.
• Cultivate and manage a diverse network of commentators (external and internal) who can meet CNA's high editorial standards and provide engaging arguments grounded in facts.
• Commission and edit daily commentary pieces, as well as write one on occasion.
• Drive amplification across multi-media formats and platforms, using data analytics to help shape and improve offerings.
• Keep a finger on the pulse of which issues matter to CNA's audience, through attention to data analytics and social listening.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of working experience in journalism, public policy or academia.
• A well-rounded understanding of a wide spectrum of global and local issues - able to toggle easily between business, geopolitical, sociocultural and public policy topics - and the ability to find ways of turning issues into interesting commentary and analysis.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom and have a knack for identifying important conversations and questions emerging from breaking news.
• Excellent writing skills with strong editing ability to identify shortcomings in argument, language, style and flow. Experience with video journalism is a plus.
• Be able to work collaboratively with high-profile external contributors and the CNA Digital news teams.
• A wide professional network to draw on for a broader range of commentary contributors.
• A willingness to work as needed by editorial priorities. While this role generally follows office hours, the nature of news may mean exceptions to ensure timely output.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, time management and attention to detail