Business editor, Manchester Evening News – Reach PLC

Role: Business editor
Organisation: Manchester Evening News, Reach
Location: Manchester
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Division: Editorial
Department: Nationals and Magazines
Working arrangement: Hybrid

Candidates must be based in or around Manchester or Lancashire. The role involves attending events in person, which may take place in the early morning, evening or at weekends, so flexibility is required.

About the role

The Manchester Evening News is looking for a business editor with strong digital storytelling skills to expand its business journalism.

You will produce local and national business news while developing relationships within the local business community. The role has a strong focus on original journalism, audience growth and producing coverage that encourages readers to return regularly.

About Reach

Reach is a commercial news publisher with more than 120 brands, including the Mirror, Express, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, MyLondon, BelfastLive and Irish Star.

Reach says its brands connect with millions of people through local and national journalism, social media and other digital platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Produce a daily supply of original and relevant business journalism for the local community.
• Source original stories that inform and engage readers about developments within the local business community.
• Curate newsletters, live blogs, weekly round-ups and exclusive subscriber-focused journalism designed to encourage regular readership.
• Develop a strong network of contacts and engage with influential figures in the business community, representing the Manchester Evening News and BusinessLive in person and across social media, video and podcasts.
• Contribute strong regional enterprise, entrepreneurship and small-business stories to BusinessLive.
• Work with commercial colleagues to identify and maximise revenue opportunities for the business journalism portfolio.

Essential criteria

• You must live in the area and have, or be able to quickly develop, an extensive network of local contacts.
• A strong understanding of search, social media headlines, newsletter strategy and digital-first formats.
• An understanding of the types of content that encourage audiences to make business coverage part of their daily reading.
• The confidence to represent the brand and build relationships with local business leaders.
• A proactive approach and the ability to maintain high publishing standards.

If you are interested in the role but do not meet every criterion, Reach encourages you to apply.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day after three, five and 10 years’ service and the option to buy additional holiday.
• One additional day of paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
• A ‘big moment’ day, providing an additional day of paid leave for a significant personal event.
• Employer pension contributions matched up to 6 per cent, with contributions available through salary sacrifice.
• Family-friendly and flexible working policies, including enhanced family leave.
• A healthcare cash plan covering a range of medical expenses and providing access to doctors’ appointments.
• Private healthcare.
• An electric and hybrid car leasing scheme available through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support, including a 24-hour assistance programme for employees and their families.
• Access to Stream, an app for managing finances, pay, rewards and benefits.
• A range of discounts, including 15 per cent off through Reach’s online marketplace, Yimbly.
• Interest-free loans, including loans for season tickets and technology.

Inclusive recruitment

Reach says it values the perspectives that people from different backgrounds bring to its work and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Reach states that its recruitment process is intended to be fair and welcoming to all.