News Editor - The Mirror (6 month FTC)
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News Editor - The Mirror (6 month FTC)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is looking for an experienced News Editor to join us at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to help lead our fast-paced newsroom. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified editor with extensive national experience to find, break, and polish exclusives that keep us ahead of the competition. From managing live digital coverage to perfecting print leads, you’ll play a pivotal role in our daily news output.
This is an initial six-month fixed term contract position. This is a hybrid role linked to our Canary Wharf offices, we are therefore looking for candidates based in or around London.
Company Description
Hello, we’re [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.
We're home to more than 120 trusted brands - from household names like [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.
It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We [Employer hidden] 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started…
What will the role involve?
- Drive the news desk’s success by managing on and off-diary news, for both print and online.
- Source and break exclusives, supporting the Head of News in managing and maintaining the overall quality of our news output.
- Implement a strong vision to develop the team and build brand identity, proactively proposing areas for growth while maintaining the digital site and ensuring all section pages remain updated.
- Manage and mentor members of the newsroom by coaching individual reporters, assessing training needs, and news-editing stories to exacting Mirror standards for both print and online.
- Oversee administrative tasks like rotas and payments when needed as well as assisting senior staff as required, while collaborating with colleagues to optimise content.
- Work shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends, so a flexible approach is required.
Who are we looking for?
- Experienced senior journalist and editor with an NCTJ/NQJ or relevant time served experience and in-depth knowledge of UK media law.
- Excellent understanding of online publishing as well as proven experience on a busy print newsdesk.
- Think on your feet and act quickly, keeping up with the pace of a national newsroom with ease.
- Demonstrable experience and a passion for breaking exclusive news stories and know how to encourage your team to do the same.
- Solid grasp of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s brand and know exactly what type of content drives engagements with our print and digital audiences.
- Supportive and inspiring people manager who can motivate your team of reporters to ensure all their content meets our high standards.
How we'll look after you
We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including: 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), pension match up to 6%, healthcare cash plan, car lease scheme, wellbeing support, discounts, interest-free loans, and more.