Job Title - Assistant Editor, Washington DC

Position Type - 12 month contract

Proposed Hours or Days per Week - 40 hours pw

Location - Washington DC

*open to UK and DC applicants

About the Role:

GB News is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Editor to join The Late Show Live — our brand new nightly news and current affairs programme presented live from Washington, D.C. This flagship show delivers a unique perspective on UK and global news, offering fresh insight from the United States each night.

As Assistant Editor, you will be based in Washington, D.C. and play a key role in shaping the editorial content and direction of the programme. You will support the Editor in overseeing the editorial output, ensuring accuracy, editorial integrity, and a sharp, engaging tone that speaks directly to our audience.

This is an exciting opportunity to help drive a high-profile programme that covers major news stories from the UK, the US, and across the world, with energy, creativity, and a distinct voice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Editor in the editorial planning and production of The Late Show Live, ensuring the programme is relevant, timely, and distinctive.

• Lead the daily editorial meetings and guide a team of producers, researchers, and reporters to develop compelling content and segments.

• Write and edit scripts, headlines, and in-show graphics with clarity and flair, ensuring editorial accuracy and tone.

• React swiftly to breaking news and major developments, coordinating with UK and international teams to deliver informed coverage.

• Collaborate with on-air talent to shape interviews, monologues, debates, and panel discussions.

• Brief on-air talent daily before TX using Saga and Mimir.

• Oversee the integration of live reports, guest interviews, and video packages into the show’s rundown in the Washington bureau.

• Ensure adherence to GB News editorial standards, legal and compliance frameworks, and broadcasting regulations.

• Act as the point of contact for the UK editorial team, ensuring consistent output across time zones and platforms.

• Deputise for the Editor when required.

• Liaise with newsdesk for on-air talent's hit and pitch stories.

• Forward plan diaries, stories, interviews and filming for on-air talent in DC.

• Attend film shoots and package them up ready to air.

• Pitch and set-up digital content outside of TV broadcasts.

• Build relationships with contacts in Washington that would benefit the show. 

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior editorial role within a live news or current affairs broadcasting environment.

• A deep understanding of UK news, politics, and culture — with a strong grasp of US and international affairs.

• Excellent editorial judgement with a strong track record of shaping compelling content under tight deadlines.

• Outstanding scriptwriting and sub-editing skills.

• Confidence in handling breaking news and rapidly evolving stories.

• Experience working with studio production teams, technical crews, and on-air talent in a live broadcast setting.

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire junior staff.

• Flexibility to work late hours (live evening broadcast) and occasional weekends as required.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with digital news platforms and social media storytelling.

• Experience working in or reporting on transatlantic or international news environments.

• Knowledge of UK broadcast compliance (e.g., Ofcom guidelines).