Head of Breaking NewsLondon## Your mobile applicationYou may find making an application much easier from a desktop computer. So why not forward yourself a link to this vacancy to pick up and apply on a desktop or laptop later. Alternatively you can send the link to someone you think would be suitable for the role.Send link**Role purpose and overview**The Head of Breaking News is one of the most senior editors on the news desk.They are responsible for overseeing a team of editors and reporters who monitor, identify, verify, commission and publish breaking news. This will initially focus on domestic news.This system has to operate across the whole day to publish stories as quickly as possible and then build these stories up to the highest standard.They must work closely with the National News Editor and Homepage team to flag the biggest emerging stories. They will also need to form strong relationships with other departments to coordinate coverage when stories cross into different areas....