Assistant Editor - Late Show Live

TL;DR

Assistant Editor (Late Show Live): Support the Senior Editor in planning and producing nightly live news and current affairs programme from Washington DC with an accent on editorial direction, content shaping, and audience engagement. Focus on leading editorial meetings, scriptwriting, breaking news coordination, and ensuring compliance under tight deadlines.

Location: London (onsite, late hours and occasional weekends)

Company

hirify.global is the United Kingdom’s News Channel, delivering balanced coverage of UK, US, and global news across multiple platforms.

What you will do

• Support editorial planning and production to ensure timely and distinctive programme content.
• Lead daily editorial meetings and guide producers, researchers, and reporters.
• Write and edit scripts, headlines, and graphics with editorial accuracy.
• Coordinate breaking news coverage with UK and international teams.
• Collaborate with on-air talent on interviews, monologues, and discussions.
• Oversee integration of live reports, guests, and video packages; deputise for the Editor.

Requirements

• Proven experience in senior editorial role in live news or current affairs broadcasting.
• Deep understanding of UK news, politics, culture, plus US and international affairs.
• Excellent editorial judgement and track record under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding scriptwriting and sub-editing skills.
• Confidence handling breaking news and live broadcast teams.
• Strong leadership to motivate junior staff; flexibility for late hours and weekends.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with digital news platforms and social media.
• Experience in transatlantic or international news.
• Knowledge of UK broadcast compliance like Ofcom.