Assistant Content Editor (News)
Role Overview
Hello, we’re Reach. 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 the Mirror, 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 reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started...
Your story, with Reach
As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.
We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.
We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.
Full Job Posting
About us
Hello, we’re Reach. 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 the Mirror, 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 reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started...
Your story, with Reach
As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.
We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.
We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.
Qualifications
- Skillful at delegating tasks effectively to increase productivity, develop team capabilities, and focus on strategic goals.
- Adept at setting objectives, prioritising workload, managing time, and allocating resources efficiently.
- Clear written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to cascade consistent messages across teams.
- Strong digital publishing expertise and a passion for accurate storytelling using text, video, and visual media.
- Practical understanding of core editorial KPIs (e.g., pageviews, revenue) to guide dynamic content strategies.
- Deep understanding of Scottish, UK, and world news, combined with strong media law expertise.
- NCTJ or equivalent professional journalism qualification.
- Methodical approach to decision-making, calm under pressure, and adaptable to shifting business needs.
- High professional standards, strong team collaboration, and a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle.
- Proven experience managing, developing, and coaching teams to support continuous performance growth.
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