Assistant Entertainment Editor – Reach (New York, USA)

Salary: $70,000 – $75,000

Are you passionate about all things Showbiz and Entertainment?

Are you a keen editor with the ability to craft copy with flair and write headlines that encourage audience engagement?

Are you an excellent communicator and manager who is capable of inspiring and motivating a team?

If you answered yes to the above, then we might just have the role for you!

We are looking for an Assistant Entertainment Editor to join our growing Mirror US team! Reporting to the Head of Showbiz & TV, you will play a big part in achieving key traffic targets, helping to oversee the showbiz team’s output and working with the Deputy Showbiz & TV Editor to deliver key objectives.

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 at 200 Liberty St, 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’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!

As the Assistant Entertainment Editor, you will support the management of the Showbiz team to deliver day-to-day showbiz and entertainment content, helping to shape the daily news list and ensure we are striving for the biggest stories, the strongest angles and exclusives. You will  be responsible for devising content plans for TV show launches and forward planning for major upcoming showbiz events, as well as taking a lead on creating the weekend content lists.

You will manage reporters’ day-to-day activities to ensure we remain ahead of our competitors and up to date on the key stories of the moment, as well as being held accountable for departmental traffic targets. You will be expected to attend meetings as required and provide reports on analytics and the team’s progress.

You will edit copy in real-time with the confidence to publish at speed in a breaking news scenario, all while ensuring showbiz and entertainment output is legally and ethically compliant, in line with Reach’s internal protocols and US law.

Shift Patterns

This is an office based role working from our New York office, we are therefore open to candidates based in or commutable to New York.

Shifts are done on a rolling rota basis, and rotas should be updated approximately 1 month in advance. This is subject to change depending on team availability and as a result of current showbiz and entertainment news affairs, and so we therefore require a level of flexibility in this role. Any shifts ending after 9:00pm EST will have the flexibility to be completed remotely. Weekend shifts are also required due to the nature of the role, however you will receive days back in lieu as a result.

The working hours for this position will be:

Early – 7:00am – 3:00pm EST

Late – 3:00pm – 11:00am EST

Weekend: 10:00am – 6:00pm EST

We are looking for an enthusiastic and digitally savvy editor, with their finger on the pulse of the latest showbiz and entertainment news and is keen to get stuck into the biggest stories of the day. You have the ability to maintain acute attention to detail as you edit copy in real-time and thrive when working in a fast-paced environment.

You will be able to demonstrate a passion and knowledge of showbiz and entertainment news and a detailed understanding of the US media landscape. Importantly you are an excellent communicator and leader who is capable of inspiring and motivating a team

There may be opportunities to be sent out on assignment to cover major events within the showbiz and entertainment space, and so you must feel comfortable and confident to use your knowledge to operate independently. You must be able to work flexibly, as this role involves shift work that includes evenings and weekends.

What can we offer you?

As well as offering a competitive salary and benefits you can also expect;

• 15 days of paid time off on an accrual basis per year, plus 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
• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.