Deputy Lifestyle Editor - London, United Kingdom - Reach plc

Reach plc

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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As our Deputy Lifestyle Editor you will be responsible for managing content, developing teams and working closely with our Lifestyle Editor in the US.

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.

This role will require regular UK evening and overnight shifts.

This role is home and hub based linked to our London Hub. Therefore you must be based in and around London to be considered.

Job Description What will the role involve?**You will take charge of the coverage of major breaking news stories across the lifestyle world, sourcing, writing and developing stories that will appear to the Express Online's audience. You will sub edit and manage lifestyle copy to ensure it is accurate and attention grabbing.

You will support and guide the lifestyle team to ensure content meets the high standards our readers have come to expect.

You will have the opportunity to plan for you and your team to attend exciting events on behalf of the Express Online.

You will stay up to date with all things lifestyle to make sure we stay ahead of our rivals when it comes to scooping exclusive stories.

This position will involve weekend/evening working so a flexible approach is required.

Qualifications Who are we looking for?**-
NCTJ qualification or equivalent and in depth knowledge of media law is essential

Previous experience of both writing and editing lifestyle stories at a national or large regional digital title is essential
Strong digital publishing skills and proven experience securing showbiz exclusives is essential
You have a fantastic eye for detail and proven experience reporting on and editing all things lifestyle specifically UK and US and a bursting contacts book to match
You can create and edit content at pace whilst meeting deadlines with ease
You enjoy the test of working to tight deadlines and have experience utilising SEO
Excellent social media skills and knowledge of all major platforms including Facebook, Instagram and X for posting of content
People management skills are desirable as the role will involve deputising and managing reporters in the Lifestyle Editors absence

Additional Information What can we offer you?**We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
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Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
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25 days holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years service with Reach, youll accrue one additional day of annual leave.

We also have a
Holiday Purchase Scheme:
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Giving back day - an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
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Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and youll be eligible after just six months employment
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Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
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As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
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Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
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Awesome career opportunities - youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes