Comment & Opinion Editor
About GB News
GB News launched in the UK in September 2021, with its mission of being the UK’s number one news channel by 2028. Making great strides towards their mission, GB News is the fastest growing news channel in the UK across television, radio and online.
GB News is passionate about delivering news and debate across media platforms and does so by embracing technologies and striving to be the market leader in their approach to news delivery to their followers.
As a start-up company operating in a well-established sector, facing changing customer needs, GB News’ standard operating model is very much challenging the news industry standards. Simply put, GB News are pathing their own way as trailblazers in the sector.
Summary
The Comment and Opinion Editor will lead the development and delivery of GB News' digital opinion and analysis strategy, commissioning sharp commentary, bold columns and in-depth pieces that drive audience engagement and membership growth.
This role will build and maintain a high-calibre roster of writers, including internal GB News talent and external contributors, ensuring a consistent pipeline of distinctive, agenda-setting content that resonates with the GB News community.
This is an exciting opportunity for a well-connected senior journalist with commissioning experience and strong editorial instincts, capable of identifying the topics and voices that shape public debate while delivering content that drives audience loyalty and membership growth.
Key Responsibilities
• Commissioning and publishing opinion pieces, columns and analysis across gbnews.com
• Building and managing a strong roster of writers - from GB News presenters and correspondents to outside journalists, commentators and experts
• Commissioning pieces that help readers make sense of complex and fast-moving stories
• Developing signature columnists and regular features that keep audiences coming back
• Partnering with our Community and Marketing teams to make sure content is pulling its weight on membership and engagement
• Working with Editorial and Programming to turn broadcast moments into digital ones including polls, commentary segments and more
Experience and qualifications
• Solid experience in opinion editing, commissioning or commentary journalism
• A strong network of writers, commentators and experts you can actually call on
• Sharp editorial judgement and a good grip on the UK media and political landscape
• Someone who thrives in a fast-moving newsroom and can work across broadcast and digital
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