Assistant News Editor

Location: Daily Mail Headquarters, HSK, London

Position: Full Time/Permanent

About Us 

Daily Mail is an award-winning, multi-platform newsbrand reaching more than 33 million print and online readers each month. The world-famous Mail offers a unique blend of breaking news, agenda-setting exclusives, showbiz, Femail, health, sport and lifestyle stories across print, digital, video, audio and social channels.

Its global newsroom of journalists, formidable story-getting power, and breadth of content formats delivers highly engaging, trusted Daily Mail content to millions of loyal and new audiences. Founded in 1896, The Daily Mail is today the largest news publisher on TikTok, with more than 28 million total followers and more than 45 billion views in the past year. A trailblazing global phenomenon, Daily Mail is part of dmg media.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised, enthusiastic and driven Assistant News Editor to join the Daily Mail news desk.

The job involves overseeing stories from beginning to end, assisting with news page editing, newsgathering, copy editing and headline writing.

Experience on a news desk, or of reporting at a senior level, is essential, together with an understanding of digital 24-hour news and the processes and pressures that come with operating in this environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage reporters and ensure the quality and speed of their output
• Write strong, engaging headlines and copy
• Ensure the best use of pictures and video
• Keep on top of the news agenda and spot potential new lines
• Edit copy at speed and to the highest standard
• Have a can do attitude and work well as part of a team
• Ensure stories are produced in accordance with applicable laws and the Editors’ Code
• Use analytics and work with the audience team to ensure we are covering the best stories

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

 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)
• Pension plan and life cover
• Discounts on online shopping, dining cards and vouchers, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite gym, subsidised canteen and onsite nurse and GP clinics

Plus much more...

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process