Assistant Chief Sub Editor - The Express

Company Description

The Express currently has a great opportunity and are looking for an Assistant Chief Sub Editor to join our team 2 days per week on a part time basis. 

The Express is one of the UK's most-read and respected newspapers, renowned for its comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news. Our commitment to delivering high-quality journalism and keeping our readers informed is at the heart of everything we do. We are now seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Chief Sub Editor to join our dedicated editorial team.

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 part time for 2 days per week (flexible on days worked)

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 fully remote so we are open to candidates across the UK.

Job Description

What will the role involve?

As the Assistant Chief Sub Editor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our publication. Your responsibilities will include editing and proofreading to ensure all content is accurate, clear, and engaging while adhering to house style and editorial guidelines.

You will manage the workflow of articles from submission to publication, ensuring timely delivery. In addition, you will assist the Chief Sub Editor in managing the sub-editing team, providing guidance and support as needed. Quality control will be a key part of your role, performing final checks on page layouts, headlines, and images to ensure overall quality and consistency. Collaboration is essential; you will work closely with reporters, editors, and designers to produce compelling and error-free content.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

You are an experienced journalist with your NCTJ or equivalent qualification and media law knowledge. The ideal candidate will have experience in sub-editing or a related field within a reputable news organisation.

Exceptional proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail are essential. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and digital publishing tools. The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment is crucial for success in this role.

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.