[Hiring] Reporter -Exclusives @dmg::media

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious journalist with a proven ability to deliver exclusive, high-impact stories based on original on-the-ground and investigative reporting. As an Exclusives Reporter, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and breaking news that drives the national conversation.

• Generate original exclusive story ideas on a daily basis.
• Build and maintain a strong network of sources across multiple sectors.
• Conduct interviews, research, and investigations to uncover exclusive stories.
• Produce engaging, accurate, and legally sound copy to tight deadlines.
• Break news across a wide range of subjects including politics, crime, entertainment, lifestyle, business, human interest, and trending topics.
• Monitor developing news, court filings, public records, social media, and industry contacts for emerging stories.
• Work collaboratively with editors, photographers, video teams, and social media producers.
• Travel for reporting assignments when required.
• Ensure all reporting meets the highest editorial, legal, and ethical standards.
• Contribute to follow-up coverage, enterprise features, and longer-term investigative projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in digital, newspaper, magazine, television, or multimedia journalism.
• Demonstrated track record of publishing exclusive, agenda-setting stories.
• Outstanding reporting, interviewing, and writing skills.
• Strong understanding of sourcing, verification, and fact-checking.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• Experience covering breaking news in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Excellent news judgment and editorial instincts.
• Comfortable juggling multiple stories and competing deadlines.
• Knowledge of media law, ethics, and editorial standards.
• Experience obtaining public records and working with legal documents is advantageous.
• Multimedia, video, podcast, or social media reporting experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work for one of the world's most recognized news brands.
• Fast-paced, collaborative newsroom environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The chance to break stories read by millions of readers worldwide.

Company Description

The Daily Mail reaches over a billion people globally every month. Renowned for its agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary, and in-depth investigations, we deliver a unique editorial blend spanning showbiz, royals, lifestyle, health, sport, money, and more.

• Our extensive reach, influence, and reader loyalty make us a premium destination for more than 300,000 digital subscribers across the UK, US, Australia, and beyond.
• The Daily Mail also maintains a powerful presence across social media, engaging more than 150 million followers and delivering more than 6 billion video views each month across platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.