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Daily Star, Overnight News Reporter

Employer
Reach plc
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive plus Company Benefits
Closing date
Aug 12, 2021

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Industry
Journalist
Job Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Nationals, News
Discipline
Reporter

Job Details

Job Introduction

Two of Britain’s fastest growing national newspaper websites are seeking talented, dynamic journalists to cover the biggest and best news stories, at home and abroad, overnight. The successful candidates will be full of ideas and adept at covering everything from terror attacks and natural disasters to UFO conspiracy theories and the good old British weather.

This is a unique role that offers a foot in the door at a national newsroom, while also affording levels of responsibility and autonomy you might not experience in more conventional working hours.

The core working hours are 11pm-7am, with more conventional hours every so often on a rota basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a reporter wanting to make their mark on established national brands with big audiences - and even bigger ambitions! Experience in a digital newsroom is desirable, along with knowledge of SEO and social media. This position will involve remote working.

Please note we will be reviewing applications for this role as applications are submitted. Due to this the role may close without notice, so please don't delay in your application. 

So, who are we?

Hello, we are Reach! You might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express, Daily Star and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people.

We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human. Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

Key Responsibilities

What will the role involve?

  • Focus on breaking news in the UK and overseas, ensuring that the focus is always on the site’s most searchable and shareable stories
  • Show an understanding of the Daily Mirror & Star brands key content and ensure a steady flow of this content
  • Cover live events and use PR and news contacts to pull in exclusive interviews and stories that will deliver a richness of content to the site
  • Source and spot on-brand stories from a range of places
  • Push content via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in accordance with the digital social media policy
  • Optimise stories in accordance with the digital SEO strategy
    Stay on top of all developments in the news and cover those on the site
  • React quickly to breaking news stories
  • Wherever possible, identify unique headlines and angles for stories covered elsewhere to make content more unique and on-brand
  • Demonstrate an understanding of media law
  • Write and edit in accordance with digital house style
  • Read major global sites and form a thorough knowledge of competitors
  • Monitor social media for breaking stories and reaction

The Ideal Candidate

Who are we looking for? 

  • Proven track record in breaking exclusives and building strong contacts
  • Outstanding writing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, multitask, forward plan and have a good eye for content that works best online
  • Understanding of different types of web traffic, how to increase organic traffic and a strong news sense
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, grammatical and organisational skills
    Attention to detail
  • Experience of working in a reporting role for a regional or national publication or agency

Package Description

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

  • 25 days holiday per annum
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Free wellbeing apps and coaching support
  • Simply Health Healthcare Cashplan
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Plus 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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