Reporter - Daily Star

Daily Star is seeking a News Reporter to join our team at one of Britain's fastest growing national newspaper websites. We are looking for a dynamic all-rounder capable of working to tight deadlines in our busy, integrated newsroom.

As a candidate, you should get a buzz from the thrill of covering the biggest and best breaking news and developing stories. Those who are social media savvy and able to turn their hand to every type of news will stand a greater chance of success.

Above all else, we want imaginative and enthusiastic journalists who are brimming with ideas. Experience on the nationals and/or in a digital news environment would be useful, as would local/regional newspaper or agency experience. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding digital news operation.

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?

• The successful candidate will cover breaking news, quickly, as it happens, ensuring it's as engaging as it can be
• You will show an understanding of the brand's key content and quickly develop a feel for the stories which work best for our readers, in both print and online
• Use your contacts to pull in exclusive interviews and news stories
• Push content via Facebook and Twitter in accordance with the digital social media policy
• Optimise stories in accordance with the digital SEO strategy
• Write and edit in accordance with the house style
• Read competitor publications, in print and online, and form a thorough knowledge of the content which works best for the brand
• Monitor news wires and social media for content and breaking news
• This role includes weekend working, this will typically involve 1 weekend in every 3

Who are we looking for?

• NCTJ or equivalent journalism degree and knowledge of media law
• Passionate about delivering a wide range of news stories, from hard news to shareable, irreverent content, you will understand what works for a digital audience and deliver content to prove this
• The successful candidate must be flexible as this role will involve working days, nights and weekends on a rota basis
• You will be social media savvy with current SEO knowledge
• You will relish the daily challenge of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• You will be a qualified and experienced journalist, possessing experience at a national or major regional title
• You must have sound legal knowledge, with first class editing, writing and subbing skills.
• Experience of a CMS and Chartbeat or Google Analytics is desirable

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 assistance programme for you and your nearest and dearest, a free subscription to mindfulness app Headspace and access to free mental health coaching through Sanctus
• 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.