Central Editor (Social) - Distribution Hub

We are looking for a Central Editor and social media expert to join our newly formed Distribution Hub, who ensure our news content reaches our audiences through social media platforms and newsletters, building upon our relationships with readers. This is a unique opportunity to work with iconic brands including but not limited to The Mirror and Daily Express to the Manchester Evening News, MyLondon, WalesOnline and beyond.  You will play a key role in devising, embedding and implementing high quality social content. 

You will ensure our multimedia content is consistently engaging new and repeat audiences, as well as driving revenue both organically and commercially. You will be a strategic lead for platforms including but not limited to Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and Pinterest.

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.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too. 

We are happy to consider applications on a flexible working basis, and will always aim to accommodate requests where possible.

This role is home based and we are therefore open to candidates based across the UK.

What will the role involve?

You will work closely with editorial leaders and newsrooms to embed social and multimedia content in alignment with our audience development plans, exploring ways to incorporate revenue generating content. You will identify new platforms and audience segments to grow our audiences. 

You will review and identify areas for improvement across various newsrooms in relation to their social content, analysing output and using analytical reports to make key content decisions. You will work to grow audiences across various brands through distribution support and hands on guidance to journalists. You will troubleshoot issues when they arise, quickly identifying an action plan to overcome and improve. This role will involve working various shifts on a rota basis including some weekends/evenings as needed so a flexible approach is required.

Who are we looking for?

You are an experienced senior journalist and editor with your NCTJ or equivalent qualification, media law knowledge and a proven track record of working at Editor level in a fast paced newsroom environment. You have an excellent news sense and a good understanding of our news brands. 

You have a wealth of experience within digital publishing and your social media skills are unmatched. You have an excellent understanding of various social platforms including but not limited to Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and Pinterest.. You are a team player and people person who can build and develop lasting working relationships with your newsrooms and be a trusted point of contact.

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.