Newsletter editor – Reach PLC

Role: Newsletter editor
Organisation: Mirror, Reach
Location: London
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Division: Editorial
Department: Nationals and Magazines
Working arrangement: Hybrid, linked to the London hub at Canary Wharf

The role involves working five days across a seven-day rota, including weekends and bank holidays. Candidates should be based in or able to commute to Canary Wharf.

About the role

The Mirror is looking for a newsletter editor to help grow audiences across its email newsletter portfolio.

Reporting to the senior audience editor or audience development specialist, you will curate engaging newsletters, help grow free and paid subscriber numbers and use performance data to inform editorial decisions.

The role combines strong writing and editing skills with audience development, data analysis and collaboration across editorial and marketing teams.

About Reach

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

Reach says it reaches 70 per cent of the UK’s online population and has more than 100 million social media followers worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Produce, edit and write accurate and engaging email newsletters, subject lines and calls to action.
• Identify opportunities to grow free and paid subscriber numbers and increase registered users.
• Analyse performance data and audience insights to curate stories, improve newsletters and inform editorial decisions.
• Work with reporters, editorial desks and marketing colleagues to test formats, develop acquisition and retention strategies and explore new brand opportunities.
• Cover additional audience responsibilities on a rota basis when required.
• Support a diverse and inclusive working environment that reflects the communities Reach serves.

Essential criteria

• A National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) or equivalent professional journalism qualification.
• Strong knowledge of media law.
• Experience of using email service providers (ESPs) and content management systems (CMSs).
• A proven track record of growing email newsletter audiences and an understanding of audience engagement strategies.
• Excellent editing and writing skills, with the ability to work under pressure and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across editorial desks and departments.

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 further 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 for season tickets and technology.

Inclusive recruitment

Reach encourages applications from people who are interested in the role even if they do not meet every criterion.

The organisation says it values different backgrounds and perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Reach is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.