[Hiring] Assistant News Editor @Reach plc

Role Description

We’re on the hunt for a creative, driven Assistant News Editor to join our growing US newsroom. If you thrive on breaking stories, love crafting standout digital journalism, and enjoy collaborating across teams, we’d like to hear from you.

This role will be working from California on evening shifts. You will be required to be flexible around weekend shifts on a rolling rota basis.

Reporting to the News Editor, you’ll work with a dynamic team of editors, reporters, and social pros. You’ll take the lead in identifying and developing breaking news and feature stories to produce quality and exclusive content for all three of our major titles: the Mirror US, Express US and the Irish Star.

• Alert to breaking news, assigning stories to writers, and editing their work to the highest standard.
• Using sound editorial judgment, know when stories require legal advice and make the necessary changes.
• Utilize analytics tools to drive traffic and story count numbers.
• Communicate effectively with other departments such as SEO and Social.
• Conduct interviews, build strong source relationships, and monitor competitors and social media trends.

Qualifications

• Dynamic newsroom leader with proven experience in national or major regional journalism.
• Skilled at working independently and crafting compelling stories.
• Strong interviewing, investigative, and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of media law, SEO, and digital publishing tools.
• Degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Requirements

• Ability to forward plan and manage content plans while juggling breaking news.
• Sharp editorial judgment, creativity, and ability to shape stories that resonate with audiences.
• Comfortable editing reporters and providing constructive feedback.
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• 25 days of paid time off on an accrual basis per year (15 days PTO plus 10 statutory holidays) and 5 sick days.
• 401k - Up to 3.5% employer contribution depending on your contribution.
• Personal Medical Insurance.
• Paid Leave for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption/Caregiver/Medical Leave.
• Employee Discounts - Save on hotels, concerts, sport events and more!
• Access to FinFit via Paychex for financial management tools and counselling.
• Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Awesome career opportunities with support from your line manager and learning & development programmes.