News Reporter – The Daily Star 29 views

The Daily Star is the ‘Home of Fun’ and we’re hunting for someone unique to join the party. We’re searching high and low for a News Reporter who will thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment, enjoy the thrill of breaking news and securing brilliant exclusives..  Do you have a knack for understanding what makes audiences tick? And do you like the sound of moving flexibly across different topics?

We are supplementing our team which will be deployed on breaking stories and trends – and because we’re the Star it could be showbiz, aliens, bigfoot, crazy animals and all in between.

We are on the lookout for someone to help us connect with our target audiences in meaningful ways. So if you’re interested in turning the day’s biggest news stories and most-read trends into compelling content, then read on!

As a News Reporter, you’ll play a pivotal role in crafting engaging and informative content tailored to our audience which will help us entertain and inform them.
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.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

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 Canary Wharf Hub. We are therefore open to candidates based in and around the London area.

What will the role involve?

You will write and develop stories, whilst showing an understanding of the brand’s key content. You will deliver a fast turnaround on major news stories across the UK 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. You will be confident using your contacts to pull in exclusive interviews and news stories, whilst collaborating with the newsroom and other departments.

Ability to work well and quickly under pressure is a must, with excellent multitasking skills and diary management.

Who are we looking for?

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

You have precious experience in a fast paced newsroom, with excellent contacts with specialists, key players, politicians, charities and think tanks. 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!

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.