At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic newsroom, manage news coverage, and break exclusive stories.
- Company: Join The Mirror, a leading national news outlet with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, mentoring opportunities, and a chance to inspire a talented team.
- Why this job: Make an impact in journalism and shape the future of news at a renowned publication.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a senior journalist/editor with strong knowledge of UK media law.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced News Editor to join us at The Mirror 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 a hybrid role linked to our Canary Wharf offices, we are therefore looking for candidates based in or around London.
What will the role involve?
- You will drive the news desk’s success by managing on and off‑diary news, for both print and online.
- You will source and break exclusives, supporting the Head of News in managing and maintaining the overall quality of our news output.
- You will 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.
- You will also 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.
- You will oversee administrative tasks like rotas and payments when needed as well as assisting senior staff as required, while collaborating with colleagues to optimise content.
- This role involves working shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends, so a flexible approach is required.
Who are we looking for?
- You are an experienced senior journalist and editor with an NCTJ/NQJ or relevant time‑served experience and in‑depth knowledge of UK media law.
- You have an excellent understanding of online publishing as well as proven experience on a busy print newsdesk.
- You think on your feet and act quickly, keeping up with the pace of a national newsroom with ease.
- You have demonstrable experience and a passion for breaking exclusive news stories and know how to encourage your team to do the same.
- You have a solid grasp of The Mirror’s brand and know exactly what type of content drives engagements with our print and digital audiences.
- You are a 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
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