Deputy Editor – Reach (New York)

Salary: $110,000 – $130,000

We are looking for a Deputy Editor to join our senior editorial team leading the digital audience and engagement growth across Reach’s top brands – Mirror US, Express US and the Irish Star. Reporting to the US Editor, you will create an environment that encourages new ideas for digital content that will drive audience growth and engagement.

Reach Plc is the UK’s largest commercial news publisher. We’re home to more than 130 trusted brands, from national titles like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News.

Since the start of 2023, we have been building out our US operation, headquartered at 200 Liberty St, New York. We’ve launched standalone brands in the Mirror US, Express US, and the Irish Star, covering news, sport, entertainment, politics and lifestyle – all targeted at US audiences.

We’re now entering a period of rapid growth, and are looking to add ambitious and dynamic talent to our teams.

So if you enjoy a rapid pace, a lively newsroom, a flat structure and the opportunity to work in a scale-up environment backed by the resources of a large organization, Reach Plc could be perfect for you!

Responsibilities include:

• Editing the US websites, ensuring we have the best stories, presented in engaging and original ways for our readers and stepping in to lead the operation when the Editor is away or in meetings
• Ensure that enhanced planning processes are thoroughly embedded in the newsroom enabling us to drive audience growth, as well as working with section editors to ensure we have coverage in place for the biggest events and stories
• Ensure effective use of social media tools by newsroom staff and act as brand champion of our news brands.
• Support executive management in the delivery of our overall strategy, as well as providing support and guidance to other managers to help achieve our business goals
• Foster a high-performance culture where everyone is clear on their role in the team’s success and are empowered to be their best at work. This includes the continued development of team members, supporting them to reach their full potential, and importantly championing a culture of trust and recognition
• Uphold Reach’s policy around diversity and inclusion and work to ensure our values around non-discrimination are upheld in everything we publish

Shift Patterns 

This is an office based role working from our New York office, we are therefore open to candidates based in or commutable to New York.

Shifts are done on a rolling rota basis, and rotas should be updated approximately 3 months in advance.

There are a range of shift patterns, with early shifts having the potential to start from 7:00am EST and the late shifts can finish anywhere up to  2:00am EST based on requirements. Any shifts ending after 9:00pm EST will have the flexibility to be completed remotely.

A level of flexibility is required in this role, as shifts are open to last minute changes as a result of current news affairs. Weekend shifts will also be required.

We are looking for:

• Previous experience as a senior manager and leader in a national newsroom environment
• Strong knowledge across the news spectrum including entertainment, politics, crime, sports
• Experience of building a news brand coupled with first-class digital publishing skills
• In-depth knowledge of headline writing for search and social and experience from having driven audience in that way

Ideally you will also be able to demonstrate:

• Detailed US media law knowledge with the ability to make key decisions under pressure
• Confident at managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communicator with the ability to empower the team with key knowledge around brand, legal, copy etc. in a concise and articulate fashion
• Problem solver with the ability to be fluid with decisions as stories or incidents evolve
• Creative, full of ideas, and with an open approach and willingness to try new ways of working
• Capable of bringing the best out of people, and inspiring a team to go above and beyond

What can we offer you?

As well as offering a competitive salary and benefits you can also expect:

• 15 days of paid time off on an accrual basis per year, plus statutory holidays and 5 sick days – If you work on a statutory holiday you will receive a day in lieu.
• 401k – Up to 3.5% employer contribution depending on your contribution
• Personal Medical Insurance
• Paid Leave for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption/ Caregiver/ Medical Leave
• Employee Discounts – Save on hotels, concerts, sport events and more
• Access to FinFit via Paychex our HR system: Reduce financial stress with access to instant credit upon approval, tools to manage your money, and free financial counselling.
• As an Inclusive Employer, everyone’s invited to join our events, programs and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support – including a 24/7 employee assistance program (EAP), dedicated Personal Assistants and Wellness programs
• Awesome career opportunities – you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programs
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.