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MailOnline, Assistant Night News Editor

Employer
MailOnline
Location
Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive salary plus benefits
Closing date
Jun 10, 2023

Job Details

MailOnline is the world’s largest English-language newspaper website with over 164 million monthly unique visitors. Our teams across the globe strive to provide our readers with engaging, fast and rolling news, 24/7, 365 days a year.

With over 600 journalists worldwide, we continue to grow and require an enthusiastic and talented Assistant Night News Editor to run our night news operation.

Profile

The role encompasses news editing to support the Night News Editor, and stepping up into that role when required. The job involves the management of editorial production processes, assisting with news page editing, and news gathering.

In particular, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing the quality and output of news in alignment with the 24-hour news operation of MailOnline and in accordance with the editorial objectives set by the UK Editor and the UK News Editor.

A strong track record of news gathering, editing and managing a team is essential, together with an understanding of digital 24-hour news and the processes and pressures that come with operating in this environment.

Outstanding candidates should also be able to balance editorial objectives in a fast paced news environment. Prior experience in managing reporters, news editing and publishing is essential.

Core responsibilities

  • Direct, develop and maintain the quality and output of rolling, 24-hour, digital news
  • Ability to write strong headlines
  • Establish a strong production process, manage breaking news and identify content that engages our readership
  • Understand analytics and digital readership to help curate the site
  • Monitor the wires and TweetDeck

The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.

Apply with a CV and covering letter. Any applications without a CV will not be considered.

Company

Do you have the talent and energy to be part of our successful team?

MailOnline is the planet’s biggest and best loved English language news website, reaching over 225 million unique monthly visitors. MailOnline is seriously popular and we are proud to be number one.

With four editorial hubs in London, New York, Los Angeles and Sydney, it’s read all over the world offering a magnetic mix of news, entertainment, celebrity buzz, pop culture and female lifestyle as well as amazing images.

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2 Derry Street
London
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