About us
The Independent is an online news publisher that was established in 1986 as a national newspaper independent of party political affiliations or proprietorial influence. In 2016, The Independent became a fully digital publisher, moving away from print in pursuit of sustainability, and to safeguard its values and journalism for the future.
The Independent has always thrived through innovation and change. It was the first British newspaper to add a Saturday magazine; the first to give photography the same prestige as a news copy; the first to challenge the Westminster lobby system of closed briefings; the first broadsheet to move to the more compact ‘tabloid’ format; the first to launch a concise quality compact paper; and the first – and only – major newspaper to pull off a successful transformation to fully digital publishing.
Through The Independent, Independent TV, eCommerce, indy100, subscriptions and other ‘reader revenues’, The Independent plans to continue the work of many decades, bringing much-needed independent journalism to over 100 million unique global visitors a month, make its voice ever louder and more insistent the world over.
We have an international editorial team with our main offices in London and New York.
In 2024 The Independent’s portfolio of brands increased through a new licencing partnership with BuzzFeed Inc. to operate the BuzzFeed brands in the UK - BuzzFeed UK, Tasty, Seasoned and HuffPost UK. The additional brands echo the existing business ethos and allow for increased audiences and a further strategic diversification of revenue streams.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. As a growing and global brand, we must have a workforce that’s more representative of our readers, viewers, clients and partners, and a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for everyone
We are committed to hiring and developing a diverse workforce regardless of background, and we support our people to thrive in their careers here.
The Independent is an equal opportunities employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.
About you
The right candidate will have experience in a similar role at a newspaper or magazine, understand how eCommerce relates to digital publishing, and be passionate about our review content. They will be comfortable working across all sections, from fashion, beauty, and home to tech and kids, and can find shoppable angles in trending topics and news stories. The deputy editor will be a consumer champion, passionate about putting our readers first and helping them spend their money wisely and save where possible.
The ideal candidate will also have experience commissioning and editing copy to a high standard in a fast-paced environment. The deputy editor will know best SEO practices and have their finger on the pulse of algorithm changes, making considered suggestions when needed.
The deputy eCommerce editor will work with the eCommerce editor to ensure that content is performing to its potential, reaching as wide an audience as possible and aligning with The Independent as a brand. They will also be comfortable suggesting fresh and innovative ways to target new audiences and generate revenue.
Key responsibilities
* Help manage the team on a day-to-day basis
* Commissioning in-house writers and freelance writers
* Edit IndyBest and other shopping-related content
* Work closely with other sections across The Independent to ensure IndyBest content is maximising reach
* Pitch and write clean reviews and other IndyBest articles
* Help plan and execute annual sales events, including Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day
* Assist in training new members of the team
* Develop strategies for helping the section grow
Skills
* Experience in a similar role at a newspaper or magazine
* Have excellent written ability and can turn around clean copy to a tight deadline
* Be confident editing a wide variety of content, from tech to kids
* Experienced in writing and editing headlines for SEO and editorial
* Have a strong understanding of SEO
* The ability to be reactive to news, trends and analytics
* Have a deep understanding of traffic drivers and how to make revenue
* Experience working with the affiliate and eCommerce industry
* Be plugged into the shopping industry
* Experience planning and executing big sales events such as Black Friday
* Skilled at working closely with PRs and industry professionals
* Experience working in a dynamic fast-paced media environment
Our values – you will deliver across all our values
Inclusive: We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. Working as a team, we put transparency and effective communication at the heart of everything we do.
Innovative: From the very beginning, The Independent has been breaking the mould. We take risks and are always looking to try new ideas in pursuit of excellence.
Independent: Nobody tells us what to think; we make up our own minds and aren’t afraid to do things differently. Like our readers, we value honesty and integrity above outside influences.