Company Description

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Are you a digitally savvy writer and social media expert? Are you comfortable creating, recording and editing video content? Would you relish the challenge in selecting the best news stories to drive engagement with audiences across the US for our national titles?

If so, then this could be the role for you!

We are looking for a Social Media Editor to join us working across two of Reach’s national brands - Mirror and Express Online. You will help to drive web traffic, maximise engagement and increase brand awareness across our social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, as we continue to grow in the US.

Reach Plc is the UK’s largest commercial news publisher. We’re home to more than 130 trusted brands, from national titles like the Mirror, Express, Daily Record and Daily Star, to local brands like MyLondon, BelfastLive and the Manchester Evening News.

Since the start of 2023, we have been building out our US operation, headquartered at 200 Liberty St, New York. We’ve launched three standalone brands in the Mirror US, Express US and the Irish Star, covering news, sport, entertainment, politics and lifestyle - all targeted at US audiences.

We’re now entering a period of rapid growth, and are looking to add ambitious and dynamic talent to our teams.

So if you enjoy a rapid pace, a lively newsroom, a flat structure and the opportunity to work in a scale-up environment backed by the resources of a large organization, Reach Plc could be perfect for you! 

Job Description

What will the role involve?

You will find and pitch stories using analytics and tools to tell you what’s already trending, as well as finding the next big stories yourself. Editing and posting stories and videos on our social pages while coming up with new creative ways to drive traffic to our sites and grow our audiences.

You will be forward planning social media content and coverage, covering live events and breaking news on social media while monitoring the external landscape to identify trends - and communicate findings while sharing knowledge and best practice across the business, but particularly in the newsroom.

Shift Patterns & Working Location

This is an office based role working from our New York office, we are therefore open to candidates based in or commutable to New York. Please note in order to be suitable for this role you must be eligible to work in the US.

Rotas are completed approximately 1 month in advance to help ensure a seamless working pattern and time to prepare. Current shift patterns for this role are as follows (please note that this may be subject to change as the team expands):

7:00am - 3:00pm EST

9:00am - 5:00pm EST

12:00pm - 8:00pm EST

1 weekend shift per month is also required, this can be either an early or late shift and will be decided with your line manager (you will also receive 2 days back in lieu). 

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

You are a digitally savvy writer and journalist who is used to working within a fast-paced digital newsroom environment and has a strong understanding of the power of social media. You have a detailed knowledge of Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and other social media platforms. 

You will be comfortable using analytics and tools to understand what stories are already trending but also relish the opportunity to find that next big story yourself! Previous experience of creating and editing video content is highly desirable. 

As part of your application please feel free to include any links to previous content or portfolio so these can be reviewed alongside your application. This is not mandatory but will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills.

Additional Information

What can we offer you?

As well as offering a competitive salary and benefits you can also expect;

• 15 days of paid time off on an accrual basis per year, plus statutory holidays and 5 sick days - If you work on a statutory holiday you will receive a day in lieu.

• 401k - Up to 3.5% employer contribution depending on your contribution

• Personal Medical Insurance

• Paid Leave for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption/ Caregiver/ Medical Leave

• Employee Discounts - Save on hotels, concerts, sport events and more!

• Access to FinFit via Paychex our HR system: Reduce financial stress with access to instant credit upon approval, tools to manage your money, and free financial counselling.

• As an Inclusive Employer 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), dedicated Personal Assistants and Wellness programs

• 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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.