Deputy News Editor (4 month FTC) - Mirror

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Deputy News Editor (4 month FTC) – Mirror, London

Client:

Mirror

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

16.02.2025

Expiry Date:

02.04.2025

Job Description:

What will the role involve?

You will direct coverage on major breaking news stories both domestic and foreign, ensuring the Mirror stays a step ahead of our rivals. You will sub edit and manage copy to ensure it is accurate and attention grabbing. You will also find, write and develop stories that will appeal to our UK and global audiences.

You are able to guide and support other journalists in your team while simultaneously ensuring all copy is legally sound and meets IPSO guidelines and the Mirror’s standards. This position will involve weekend and shift working, so a flexible approach is required.

Who are we looking for?

You are an experienced senior journalist and editor with an NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification (or relevant time served) and in depth knowledge of media law. You have a strong track record of writing and editing breaking news stories at a national or major regional title with a deep understanding of what works for a digital audience.

You have first rate editing, writing and subbing skills, relish the test of working under pressure and to tight deadlines. You’re social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and a bursting book of industry contacts. You have an excellent eye for detail and can provide reporters in your team with guidance and encouragement.

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary, and benefits including:

• Help saving for your retirement – join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have aHoliday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day – an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave – including maternity, paternity and adoption – and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan – free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support – including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities – you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the30% Club , a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

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