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Daily Star, Assistant Night Editor

Employer
Reach plc
Location
London
Salary
Competitive + company benefits
Closing date
7 Oct 2020

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Job Details

The Assistant Night Editor will work closely with the Night Editor to ensure responsibility for the final layout of the news and features pages across Daily Star.

This role will involve close liaison with a number of individuals, namely the Editor In Chief, Night Editor and the art desk so we're looking for a high level of professionalism as well as someone with excellent communication skills.

So, who are we?

Hello, we are Reach! You might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it.

We are home to the UK and Ireland's most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people.

We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Night Editor to ensure:

  • Page layouts are engaging and in house style.
  • Headlines are written with accuracy and are of an eye catching nature, utilising creativity and journalistic flair.
  • Proof reading is completed with 100% accuracy.
  • Tasks are completed in accordance with IPSO and legal requirements.
  • Tasks are completed in line with budget requirements and set daily deadlines.
  • Occasional sub editing, as and when required by the business.


The Ideal Candidate

  • Sound judgement and initiative, with the ability to make critical decisions in a high pressure environment
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of news writing and story structure
  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • The ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively, with excellent diary management
  • Previous experience in newspaper design, layout and copy-editing is required
  • Previous experience working in a fast paced newsroom is required


Package Description

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

  • 25 days holiday per annum
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Lots of high street discounts!


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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Company

As one of the UK’s largest multimedia companies our award-winning portfolio includes five national newspapers, over 100 regional newspapers and a range of websites and digital products. But it’s our people who make Reach plc what it is.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7293 3000
Location
One Canada Square
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AP
GB

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