World News Editor - Express Online

The Express's digital newsdesk is looking for a World News Editor. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role within our newsroom. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in digital journalism at delivering brilliant exclusives and fantastic page views in equal measure. 

Reporting to the Head of News, you will be full of ideas for agenda-setting stories and instinctively know how to drive the key stories forward and how to drive readers to our stories. You will be equally adept at covering everything from the war in Ukraine to over-tourism in Tenerife - all in a way that differentiates us from our rivals. 

You will have newsdesk experience on a national website or paper, agency or a busy regional title and have strong organisational and people skills. A deep knowledge of and passion for world affairs are absolutely essential. 

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. 

What will the role involve? 

• Work with the newsdesk and reporters to generate traffic-driving ideas and exclusives 
• Help manage a team of reporters to cover the stories that matter - from breaking news to investigations and features 
• Find and develop stories that will appeal to Express readers
• Liaise with freelance reporters across the globe to establish a network of contributors 
• Understand audience analytics and the use of stats to dictate how we headline stories and how we shape newslists 
• Balance the biggest hard news stories of each day with lighter trivia pieces and features which will generate a large audience at weekends and on quiet news days 
• Be willing to work evenings, weekends and overnight shifts when required 
• Work with colleagues on print to ensure we have the best possible coverage across all platforms 
• Edit and manage copy to tight deadlines ensuring accuracy

Qualifications:

Who are we looking for? 

• NCTJ or equivalent journalism degree and knowledge of media law
• Have a strong understanding of the unique nature of digital news
• An excellent knowledge of world affairs and a passion for global news
• Have an eye for detail to bring stories to life
• Know how to manage and inspire a team 
• Be a good motivator
• Have excellent contacts
• Be able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Have excellent legal and IPSO knowledge
• Knowledge of foreign languages is an advantage 

Additional Information:

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.