[Hiring] News Reporter @Reach plc

Role Description

The Irish Star is looking for freelance News Reporters to research, write, and deliver news content for our digital audience. This is a freelance independent contractor engagement. Contributors retain full discretion over how they structure and develop their work, subject to editorial standards required for publication. Work is performed on a deliverables-based basis rather than a fixed schedule or employment arrangement.

Engagement Scope

• Producing publish-ready news content in line with editorial requirements.
• Identifying, researching, and developing news stories independently.
• Producing accurate, high-quality written journalism across assigned topics.
• Delivering completed articles with agreed deadlines.
• Collaborating with editors as needed to prepare content for publication.
• All work is outcome-based and not subject to set working hours or shift scheduling.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience producing journalism for a national or major regional publication.
• Strong ability to independently identify and develop news stories.
• Excellent research, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload independently.
• Working knowledge of media law, including libel, copyright, and privacy considerations.
• Formal journalism or communications training is preferred but not required.
• This opportunity is suited to self-directed freelance journalists who can manage their own workflow and deliver high-quality content independently.

Requirements

• Freelance contributors must be based in the United States.
• The company does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this engagement.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and may be required to provide appropriate documentation.
• This is a freelance/independent contractor engagement and does not create an employment relationship.

Benefits

• Day rate: $220

Company Description

Reach Plc is the UK’s largest commercial news publisher. We’re home to more than 130 trusted brands, from national titles like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News.

Since the start of 2023, we have been building out our US operation and have launched four standalone brands in the Mirror US, Express US, the Irish Star and Liverpool.com covering news, sport, entertainment, politics and lifestyle - all targeted at US audiences.

We’re now entering a period of rapid growth, and are looking to add ambitious and dynamic talent to our teams.

So if you enjoy a rapid pace, a lively newsroom, a flat structure and the opportunity to work in a scale-up environment backed by the resources of a large organization, Reach Plc could be perfect for you!