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About the Role

This role is for an experienced features journalist to join the US Features desk in New York, focusing on real-life and "As Told To" features, as well as other news-driven subjects. The position involves identifying stories, developing case studies, conducting interviews, and producing engaging features under tight deadlines. This role is crucial for achieving the Daily Mail's goal of 1 million global subscribers by 2028.

Responsibilities

Write fast, engaging 1,000–1,400-word features across real life, showbiz, celebrity, crime, health, politics, and other news-driven subjects.
Develop compelling “As Told To” and real-life features based on original interviews and case studies.
Pitch strong, original story ideas on a daily basis.
Identify and secure compelling case studies, interviewees, experts, and sources.
Conduct interviews and research to uncover distinctive and engaging stories.
Turn complex or sensitive subjects into accessible, compelling digital features.
Work closely with photo editors to source and select images that effectively illustrate articles.
Build and publish stories using a content management system.
Work quickly and accurately to tight editorial deadlines.
Collaborate with editors and colleagues across the newsroom to maximize the reach and impact of features.
Contribute to follow-up coverage and enterprise features as required.
Restructure and adapt opinion or other editorial content where appropriate.
Ensure all reporting meets the highest editorial, legal, and ethical standards.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience as a feature writer at a newspaper, news website, magazine, television news show, or comparable newsroom.
Proven experience producing compelling, impactful features for a digital or mass-market audience.
Experience writing real-life and/or “As Told To” features is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of the DailyMail.com brand, editorial voice, and audience.
Understanding of the types of stories that attract, retain, and delight subscribers.
Outstanding writing, interviewing, research, and storytelling skills.
Ability to generate compelling story ideas consistently and work quickly under pressure.
Strong online research skills and familiarity with digital research tools.
Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple stories and competing deadlines.
Experience covering real life, crime, celebrity, showbiz, politics, health, or human interest is a plus.
Experience restructuring opinion articles is advantageous.
Experience working with content management systems is desirable.
Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.

Skills

Storytelling skills
News judgment
Creativity
Interviewing skills
Research skills
Online research skills
Digital research tools familiarity
Content management system experience
Editorial judgment
Attention to detail

Location

Onsite, New York, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
Onsite

Experience Level

Minimum 3 years of experience

Salary/Compensations

$90,000–$110,000

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
Generous paid time off
Professional development opportunities

About the Company

The Daily Mail reaches over a billion people globally every month.
Renowned for its agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary, and in-depth investigations.
Delivers a unique editorial blend spanning showbiz, royals, lifestyle, health, sport, money, and more.
Extensive reach, influence, and reader loyalty make it a premium destination for more than 300,000 digital subscribers across the UK, US, Australia, and beyond.
Maintains a powerful presence across social media, engaging more than 150 million followers and delivering more than 6 billion video views each month across platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.

Equal Opportunity

Daily Mail US is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Committed to fostering diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture.
Welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
Disability Confident Committed.
Requests for alternative formats or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process will be considered.