Assistant Showbiz Editor - Mirror

Do you want to work for one of the most iconic news brands in the UK? Are you an expert on the latest celebrity and showbiz stories? We are looking for an Assistant Showbiz Editor to join us at The Mirror. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior showbiz journalist to write and edit agenda setting stories on all things celebrity, TV and entertainment from breaking news to red carpets.

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 is home and hub based linked to our London Hub. We are therefore open to candidates based in and around London.

What will the role involve?

You will cover major breaking news stories across the celebrity world, sourcing, writing and developing stories that will appeal to the Mirror's audience. You will sub edit and manage showbiz copy to ensure it is accurate and attention grabbing. You will be responsible for managing a team of reporters on certain shifts - including on big breaking news stories and during big events.

You will work closely with the Showbiz Editor to ensure content across the team meets the high standards our readers have come to expect. You will have the opportunity to attend exciting events on behalf of the Mirror Online. You will stay up to date with all things pop culture and celebrity to make sure we stay ahead of our rivals when it comes to scooping exclusive stories. This position will involve weekend/evening working on a varying shift based rota (early shifts starting at 6am and late shifts ending at midnight) so a flexible approach is required.

Who are we looking for?

You are an experienced senior journalist with your NCTJ or equivalent qualification and media law knowledge. You have a strong track record of showbiz reporting experience in a fast paced newsroom environment. You will have a fantastic eye for detail and have a passion for all things celebrity- specifically UK and US celebrities -and a bursting contacts book to match. You will be able to lead the news agenda with exclusive stories and interviews for online and print.

You have a proven track record of writing and editing stories at a national or large regional title. You have first rate communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create content at pace whilst meeting deadlines with ease. You enjoy the test of working to tight deadlines and experience of working in a digital newsroom and SEO would be beneficial. You will be a strong people manager and motivator, capable of leading a team during fast-moving shifts.

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary, and benefits including:

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers 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) for you and your nearest and dearest
• 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

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.