Job Description

We are looking for an Assistant Editor to join us at Express Online. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior journalist to take on one of the biggest jobs in UK digital journalism.

We\'re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

We are happy to consider applications on a flexible working basis, and will always aim to accommodate requests where possible.

This role is home and hub based linked to our London Hub. We are therefore open to candidates based in and around London.

Key Responsibilities

What will the role involve?

You will help oversee all aspects of the website, focusing on engaging content day-to-day, choosing the best stories and liaising with all departments to create a dynamic and diverse website while managing staff and projects confidently as and when required. Growing our digital audience will be your top priority - and you\'ll be passionate about doing it.

You will coordinate digital conferences and represent the department, work with other editorial leaders and ensure all content is legally and IPSO compliant while taking an interest in development of staff and ensure the department\'s culture is open and inclusive.

The Ideal Candidate

Who are we looking for?

An experienced journalist with your NCTJ or equivalent qualification and exceptional media law knowledge. You will be a capable, assured and experienced digital media expert and will have worked at a national or major regional level before. You will manage a talented, driven team with ease, and be able to support and direct in a pressured and frequently changing environment.

You have first rate communication skills, both written and verbal, a strong understanding of the unique nature of digital news along with a genuine passion for breaking stories and to present them in the best possible way across multiple platforms.

Package Description

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we\'ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days\' holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years\' service with Reach, you\'ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day\'s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you\'ll be eligible after just six months\' employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• 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 - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• 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

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.

Reach PLC