Leader Writer

Role purpose and overview

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Leader Writer to join the Comment team.

The role involves crafting influential editorials that state the Telegraph's view of the issues of the day.

The right candidate will have exceptional writing skills, very strong editorial judgment, and excellent knowledge of politics and current affairs.

Key responsibilities

• Writing persuasive daily editorials that capture the Telegraph's view of the issues of the day.
• Pitching ideas at Leader conference, consistent with the principles of the Telegraph and the interests of our readers.
• Building and retaining high-level contacts in politics and current affairs to help inform the editorials.
• There may be an opportunity to write other forms of pieces, including opinion columns.

Key skills

• Exceptional writing skills
• Very strong editorial judgment
• Excellent knowledge of politics and current affairs
• An interest in debate and the principles that the Telegraph stands for
• Previous Leader-writing experience (desirable)

Our 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.