Live News Reporter - The Mirror in London

We are looking for an experienced Reporter to join us as part of our dynamic Live News Network. You will create fast-paced, high-impact live news coverage for The Mirror, identifying, researching, and reporting on breaking news and developing stories that resonate with our brand audiences. This is a hybrid position working from our Canary Wharf Hub, and applicants must be able to travel in on a weekly basis.

Shift patterns will include a mixture of days and evenings with the expectation to do one weekend every three weeks, and one week of evenings (3pm - 11pm) in every three weeks. Shift times range from 7am - 3pm, 10am - 6pm, and 3pm - 11pm.

You will monitor news wires, social media, and other sources to pinpoint breaking stories and emerging trends that fit audience priorities and editorial tone. You’ll report clear, engaging, and accurate articles at speed and to deadline, concentrating predominantly on a single national or regional brand, applying a deep understanding of its editorial voice and audience while remaining flexible to provide operational cover across other titles when required.

You’ll work closely with editors and reporters to shape brand-relevant, audience-focused coverage, prioritise the agenda, align centrally produced live output with audience data, and communicate progress and responsibilities promptly. You will weave in multimedia - images, video, and social embeds - to elevate storytelling, and you will consider audio and video opportunities on every story, capturing or curating basic footage where useful to engage audiences.

You’ll contribute to the planning and delivery of major news events and special projects, staying informed on current affairs and maintaining a sharp awareness of the news landscape relevant to Reach’s national and regional brands. You will tailor content for off-platform channels to broaden reach and engagement while upholding editorial standards. You’ll use approved AI tools, in line with company policies, to optimise content creation, improve accuracy and efficiency, and deliver articles that resonate with our audiences.

You will, where appropriate, craft engaging affiliate content that aligns with brand guidelines, driving traffic to partner sites and generating revenue through affiliate strategies. You are an experienced NCTJ qualified reporter with up-to-date UK media law knowledge and ideally with 100 wpm shorthand (or be working towards this). You have excellent news judgement and a sharp instinct for what’s engaging to our audiences.

You are a versatile writer who can adapt tone and structure across formats including video recording, editing, and social packaging, with training available where needed. You have the ability to interpret audience data and respond to performance trends. You have strong familiarity with digital publishing tools and CMS platforms, and a sound grasp of media law and ethical journalism standards. You have proven operational experience in a fast-paced news team. You have a full driving licence and, where possible, access to a vehicle to allow you to be first on the scene when needed.

Benefits include:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), with an extra day after three, five, and ten years.
• An extra day’s paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for significant life events.
• Bonus scheme - a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Pension contributions matched up to 6% with salary sacrifice options.
• Supportive and progressive people policies, including enhanced family leave and policies promoting flexibility, inclusion, and progression.
• A healthcare cash plan for medical expenses and fast access to doctor’s appointments.
• Car lease scheme for electric or hybrid cars through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to discounts, including 15% off with Reach's online marketplace, Yimbly.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.