News Editor – Reach (New York, USA)

Salary: $90,000 – $100,000

We are looking for a News Editor to join our growing newsroom, with the unique opportunity to work across and contribute to all three of our major titles! Reporting to the Deputy Editor, and initially focussing on the Mirror US, you will be responsible for key traffic targets and overseeing the News team’s output and coverage, whilst working with both  the Editor and senior team 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!

A key focus for this role will be managing the News reporting team to deliver day-to-day news content, exclusives and planned coverage for major events. Additionally you will be responsible for writing engaging and ‘clickable’ headlines that will drive traffic to our websites, as well as editing copy in real-time with the confidence to publish at speed in  breaking news scenarios. As the News Editor you will be held accountable for departmental traffic targets, overseeing the News team’s analytics and reporting as required.

Other duties include:

• Present the day’s news list in conference each morning and work with senior editors to shape the agenda
• 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
• Ensure news output is legally and ethically compliant, in line with Reach’s internal protocols and US law
• Deputize for more senior editors as required, with homepage editing responsibilities

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 a month in advance.

This position will consist of predominantly day shifts i.e. 8:00am – 4:00pm EST & 10:00am – 6:00pm EST. However, there may be an occasional need for late shifts as a result of current news affairs. Any shifts ending after 9:00pm EST will have the flexibility to be completed remotely.

A level of flexibility is required in this role, as shifts are open to last minute changes as a result of current news affairs, this may include weekends

You will be a digitally savvy Editor with an acute attention to detail and previous experience of working in a senior digital role within a news organization. You have the ability to craft copy with flair and write headlines that drive audience growth and engagement.

You have a vast knowledge of US current affairs and a detailed understanding of the US media landscape, including third-party referral partners. Importantly you are an excellent communicator and manager who is capable of inspiring and motivating a team.

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.