Senior News Reporter

You will be responsible for pitching, writing, producing, and curating content of interest to our audience which is distributed widely on social media.

Working closely with the news team your responsibilities will include:

• Produce written content for the website and digital platforms


• The ability to deliver vibrant copy while working to very tight deadlines is crucial


• Ability to generate own news stories, with a keen eye for surfacing compelling content


• Manage workflow and research to deliver stories to tight deadlines


• Coordinate with fellow co-workers to ensure stories will be produced in a timely fashion for deadlines


• Operate content management system for publication of stories


• Monitor analytics and adjust strategy as needed to optimize KPIs


• Produce coverage of significant news events
  
  NCTJ or equivalent qualification


• Significant newsroom experience - at least two years on a national or large regional title


• Ability to work under tight deadline pressure


• Ability to generate own news stories


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Applicable knowledge of multiplatform news gathering tools and resources


• Must have a passion for research and finding the most interesting information


• Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with team members


The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.

MailOnline, Britain's Biggest UK digital news brand, is seeking a Senior News Reporter to join the London team and create compelling content for our news website., dmg media's brands deliver highly engaging, trusted content to millions of loyal customers around the globe, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The Mail brand reaches one in two Brits every month and is officially the best-read, most recognised, most engaged newsbrand in the country.
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  Together, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Mail+, Metro, Metro.co.uk, i and inews.co.uk reach more than 10.1m people daily in the UK.
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  Globally, dmg media's brands reach 190M unique browsers every month across its domains and apps.
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  Our newsbrands maintain an unwavering commitment to uncovering the stories that matter most to our readers, ensuring that we remain experts at delivering relevant and insightful content.
  
  In October, the Mail became the largest news publisher on TikTok with over 7- million followers.
  
  In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us. Here's what to expect:
  
• 25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)


• Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution.


• Life cover under the Pension Plan of up to 3x your basic salary.


• DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards)


• Subsidised canteen


• Onsite gym


• Onsite nurse and GP clinics


• Our Employee Assistance Programme


• Discounted dining cards


Plus many other benefits….