Deputy Overnight News Editor - Mirror

What will the role involve

You will oversee the curation and amplification of highquality digital content for the Mirror during overnight shifts. You will ensure that all content is engaging accurate and aligned with both editorial standards and audience expectations. Collaborating closely with section editors you will develop and execute content strategies designed to drive traffic and enhance engagement while providing guidance and feedback to maintain high editorial standards.

You will assist in developing and implementing the online editorial strategy with a focus on growth innovation and audience engagement. In the absence of the Overnight News Editor you will deputise by leading nightly editorial meetings setting content priorities and assigning tasks to the team. You will monitor breaking news and maintain timely and comprehensive coverage throughout the night.

You will take on reporting duties actively covering breaking news stories at pace and handling editing shifts during weekends. You will assist in developing and implementing the online editorial strategy with a focus on growth innovation and audience engagement. You will analyse web traffic and user engagement metrics integrating new tools and technologies and continuously improving our coverage.

This role involves working Wednesday to Sunday 11pm 7am shifts.

Qualifications :

Who are we looking for

You are an experienced journalist with an NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification and in depth knowledge of media law. You have a strong track record of reporting and ideally editing breaking news content in a fast paced national or large regional newsroom environment. 

You may be a proven Assistant or Deputy Editor looking for a new challenge or change in working hours or an ambitious senior news reporter ready to take the next step in your career. You have first rate editing writing and subbing skills and relish the test of working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Youre social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and a bursting book of industry contacts. Youre flexible inquisitive and have a keen eye for what makes a great story.

Additional Information :

What can we offer you

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement  join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) per year when you join. After three five and ten years service with Reach youll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day  an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave  including maternity paternity and adoption and youll be eligible after just six months employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan  free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones 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) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities  youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background circumstances age disability gender identity ethnicity religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime