We are looking for a highly experienced Associate Editor to join us at The Mirror. This is a fantastic opportunity to help oversee day to day running of the Mirror team’s seven-day digital operation that keeps millions informed and engaged, while assisting in the creation of a visionary strategy for exponential growth.
You will be one of the key decision makers for this iconic news title, overseeing everything from running day to day digital operations to forward planning of high quality content and curating new ways for the Mirror brand to reach new audiences.
We’re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to join us as we diversify our content.
This role is based in our Canary Wharf Hub, we are therefore open to candidates based in and around London.
Job Description
What will the role involve?
As one of three Associate Editors you will lead and inspire the Mirror team day-to-day, managing the editorial voice and output of the brand on the homepage and across the site, overseeing all content and collaborating with departments to create a dynamic website teeming with personality and attitude. You will oversee and distribute our engaging content across multiple platforms, driving impactful Mirror campaigns and promoting the brand with enthusiasm. You will run the live site on a rolling basis, working closely with the Executive Editor.
You will create and implement editorial strategies with precision, ensuring you and your team meet targets. You will nurture existing talent, and play a key role in recruiting new team members, fostering an open and inclusive culture. Leading daily conferences, you'll work alongside the Mirror’s senior leadership on innovative strategies and projects, ensuring all content is legally sound and IPSO-compliant. This role will involve some weekend and evening shift patterns so a flexible approach is required.
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
You are a senior qualified editorial powerhouse with a proven track record of running a live site, creating and editing high quality content within similar national titles. You thrive on achieving impressive audience targets and possess the ability to build and inspire a strong team to do the same. You have a natural ease in managing staff within a dynamic and high-pressure environment, adapting seamlessly to change.
Your open and flexible approach allows you to quickly learn new skills, which you can effectively impart to others, moving seamlessly from breaking news to showbiz, features and beyond, fostering a culture of continuous development. Most importantly, you have a passion for breaking stories and presenting them in a manner that highlights the unique essence of the Mirror brand.
Additional Information
What can we offer you?
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
* Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
* 25 days holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years service with Reach, youll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Giving back day - an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
* Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and youll 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 UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones 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 - youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
* We are also a member of the 30% 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.