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Mirror Online, Assistant News Editor

Employer
Reach plc
Location
England, London
Salary
£Competitive +excellent company benefits
Closing date
Mar 11, 2021

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Online, News
Discipline
News Editor

Job Details

Are you ready to take the next step up the journalism career ladder to join the news desk of one of the UK's biggest news websites? Mirror.co.uk are looking for an Assistant News Editor to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for taking the lead on major stories and inspiring and leading a large team of reporters. You will have a major role in shaping and setting the news agenda read by millions around the world every day. We are looking for an experienced versatile journalist who can write stories when required but also cover on the news desk.

We are Reach because it's what we do

Every day our newsbrands - national and regional, in print and online - reach millions of people up and down the country. We are the UK's largest news publisher, with influential national newsbrands such as the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday People, Daily Record, and more than 100 distinguished regional titles.

Our brands have a long heritage of being trusted sources of news and information, with our editorial conviction and high standards of journalism providing audiences with timely information and opinion across multiple platforms.

Last year we sold 540 million newspapers, and our network of over 70 websites provide 24/7 coverage of news, sport and showbiz stories, viewed by 110m unique browsers every month.


What does the role involve?

 

  • Take charge and lead coverage on major breaking news stories both domestic and foreign
  • Find, write and develop stories that will appeal to the UK and global web audience
  • Break exclusives to ensure Mirror Online stays a step ahead of our rivals
  • Sub-edit and manage copy to ensure it is accurate and attention grabbing
  • Be able to work under pressure and produce content containing the best words, pictures and video
  • Be willing to work a mixture of day and evening shifts, with some weekend work

 

Who are we looking for?

 

  • At least 18 months senior experience at a national or regional title
  • First rate communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A proven love of news and a flair for writing an attention grabbing web-friendly headline
  • Excellent web and social media skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working across multiple stories
  • Exceptional media law knowledge
  • A flexible approach to shift work - this role will involve days, nights and weekends

 

 

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

 

  • 33 days holiday per annum
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • and lots of high street discounts!

 

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

 

Company

As one of the UK’s largest multimedia companies our award-winning portfolio includes five national newspapers, over 100 regional newspapers and a range of websites and digital products. But it’s our people who make Reach plc what it is.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7293 3000
Location
One Canada Square
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AP
GB

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