Assistant News Editor - London, United Kingdom - dmg::media

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Assistant News Editor

Location:
MailOnline Headquarters - London

Position:
Permanent

About the job
MailOnline is one of the world's largest English-language newspaper websites.

Our teams across the globe strive to provide our readers with engaging, fast and rolling news, 24/7, 365 days a year.

With over 600 journalists worldwide, we continue to grow and require an enthusiastic and talented
Assistant News Editor to join the MailOnline news desk.

Profile
The role encompasses news editing to support the UK News Editor and stepping up into that role when required.

The job involves the management of editorial production processes, assisting with news page editing, news gathering, copy editing and headline writing.

A strong track record of news gathering, editing and managing a team is essential, together with an understanding of digital 24-hour news and the processes and pressures that come with operating in this environment.

Core Responsibilities

Direct, develop and maintain the quality and output of rolling, 24hour, digital news
Writing strong and engaging headlines and copy
A keen eye for using images and videos
Establish a strong production process, manage breaking news and identify content that engages our readership
Adept at using analytics and social media to help curate the site and develop content

_ 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._

Package Description
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.

About dmg:
media

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.

Together, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Mail+, Metro, , i and reach more than 10.1m people daily in the UK.

Globally, dmg media's brands reach 190M unique browsers every month across its domains and apps.**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.
- *PAMCo H2 2023 _**GA 2023 September"_

**Our Commitment