Job Description

What will the role involve?

You will be joining a key team, crucial to growing an exciting part of Reach Plc's expansion, with a focus on US sports. NFL and NBA are just two sports at the heart of our coverage, with a spread of all the major players. Going out and getting original and exclusive content is valuable as we establish ourselves in an incredibly competitive market.

This means attending, planning for and executing live events, always with the mind of driving digital audiences to meet competitive team targets. It also means executing headlines to constantly bring in new readers while all the time wanting to bring them back.

You will deliver a fast turnaround on major news stories across the US and around the world and bring in exclusive stories that set us apart from our rivals. All while ensuring that every piece of content is researched and published in accordance with the Editor’s Code of practice.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

An experienced journalist with in-depth knowledge of media law, you have a strong track record of delivering a wide range of engaging human interest and hard hitting news stories at a national or major regional title while understanding what works for a digital audience.

You have first rate editing, writing and subbing skills, relish the test of working under pressure and to tight deadlines. You’re social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and ideally you're familiar with newsroom analytics and content management systems. You’re flexible, inquisitive and are on the pulse of what makes a great story!

Additional Information

What can we offer you?

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

• Three weeks holiday allowance, 401k and health cover
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll 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

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

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.