Night News Editor

MailOnline is the world’s largest English-language newspaper website with over 164 million monthly unique visitors. 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 Night News Editor to run our overnight news operation.

Profile

The role involves news editing and supporting the Night Editor – identifying stories and working with a team of reporters to deliver them speedily and accurately. The successful applicant will liaise with colleagues in London and teams around the world to provide compelling content for our readers.

The role also involves working alongside a Deputy Night News Editor to oversee the online publication of content from Daily Mail journalists.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced 24-hour news environment and will be at their best when managing breaking news and balancing competing pressures in a calm and professional manner.

The Night News Editor is involved in the management of editorial production processes, assisting with news page editing and news gathering, all in accordance with the editorial objectives set by the UK Editor and the UK News Editor.

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

Main Responsibilities

Direct, develop and maintain the quality and output of rolling, 24-hour, digital news
Manage a team of reporters and help them create fast, accurate and compelling stories
Liaise with senior colleagues to assist the Night Editor
Ability to write strong headlines
Establish a strong production process, manage breaking news and identify content that engages our readership
Understand analytics and digital readership to help curate the site
Monitor the wires, rival publications and TweetDeck

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….