Reach plc
Media
NewsEditor
“News Editor at Reach plc. Skills: News editing, Breaking news, Journalism, People management. Drive news desk success. Manage on and off-diary news”
What You'll Achieve.
Keep us ahead of competition; Polish exclusives; Ensure content meets high standards
Industry & Context.
Think on feet; Act quickly
Working shifts on rota basis, Including evenings and weekends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experienced senior journalist, Experienced editor, NCTJ/NQJ or relevant time served experience, In-depth knowledge of UK media law, Excellent understanding of online publishing, Proven experience on a busy print newsdesk, Demonstrable experience breaking exclusive news stories, Solid grasp of The Mirror’s brand
Nice to Have
Qualified editor with extensive national experience
What You'll Do.
Drive news desk success
Manage on and off-diary news
Source and break exclusives
Maintain overall quality of news output
Implement vision to develop team
Propose areas for growth
Maintain digital site
Ensure section pages updated
Manage and mentor newsroom members
Coach individual reporters
Assess training needs
News-edit stories to exacting standards
Oversee administrative tasks
Collaborate with colleagues to optimize content
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with colleagues
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