About the Role
With hundreds of journalists worldwide, we are seeking individuals who want to join a global media organization with excellent career development opportunities. We are seeking a Senior News Reporter whose duties will include:
Pitching, writing, producing, and curating compelling content of interest to our US audience
Delivering vibrant copy while working to very tight deadlines
Generating exclusive news stories, with a keen eye for surfacing compelling content
Managing workflow and research and coordinating with fellow co-workers to ensure stories is produced in a timely fashion
Operating content management system for publication of stories, including doing picture research and selection
Monitoring analytics and adjusting strategy as needed to optimize KPIs that will include converting new subscribers and engaging current ones
Person Specification
We are looking for professionals with:
Passion for the Daily Mail brand, its editorial voice and global audience
At least three years of experience in journalism – digital news preferred
Ability to work under tight deadline pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Applicable knowledge of multiplatform news gathering tools and resources
Must have a passion for research, be great at coming up with ideas and finding the most interesting information
Strong communication skills to work collaboratively with team members
We offer a competitive salary package in the range of $95,000-$125,000 depending on experience, excellent staff benefits (healthcare, optical, dental, 401K) and a generous PTO allowance.
Daily Mail is a 24-hour newsroom and operates a seven-day working week. Applicants will be required to cover a variety of shifts during the operational hours of the newsroom (daily from 6am through 2am).