Assistant News Editor

Reach • California, CA

5d • $76,000 • Remote

About The Position

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. About this role 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. You will be alert to breaking news, assigning stories to writers, and paying attention to the finer details to edit their work to the highest standard. Using sound editorial judgment, you will know when stories require legal advice and make the necessary changes. Using analytics tools, you will learn and show a willingness to drive traffic and story count numbers, as well as communicate effectively with other departments such as SEO and Social. Setting the standard for excellence in the newsroom through professionalism, enthusiasm, and collaboration, you’ll also conduct interviews, build strong source relationships, and stay ahead of trends by monitoring competitors and social media. So, who are we? 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, headquartered in New York. We’ve launched three standalone brands in the Mirror US, Express US and the Irish Star, covering news, sport, entertainment, politics and lifestyle - all targeted at US audiences. We 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!

Requirements

• Dynamic newsroom leader with proven experience in national or major regional journalism
• Skilled at working independently
• Bring unique ideas to craft compelling and creative stories
• Perform under pressure while upholding the highest journalistic standards
• Use data-driven insights to shape content
• Edit with speed and accuracy
• Engage diverse audiences across digital platforms
• Strong interviewing, investigative, and communication skills are essential
• Solid understanding of media law, SEO, and digital publishing tools
• A degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is required
• Work flexibly, as this role involves shift work that includes evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing breaking news and feature stories
• Assigning stories to writers
• Editing work to the highest standard
• Using sound editorial judgment
• Using analytics tools to drive traffic and story count numbers
• Communicating effectively with other departments such as SEO and Social
• Conducting interviews
• Building strong source relationships
• Staying ahead of trends by monitoring competitors and social media
• Forward plan, thinking beyond the shift you're working, looking at rotas and content plans, as well as juggling breaking news during a shift
• Editing reporters, providing them constructive feedback, and taking ownership of any issues in the team

Benefits

• 25 days of paid time off on an accrual basis per year ( 15 days PTO plus 10 statutory holidays) and 5 sick days - if you work on a statutory holiday you will receive a day in lieu
• 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 our HR system: Reduce financial stress with access to instant credit upon approval, tools to manage your money, and free financial counselling
• As an Inclusive Employer everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP), dedicated Personal Assistants and Wellness programs
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level