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About the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious journalist to join the Daily Mail's US newsroom as a Senior Reporter, focusing on significant national news stories and contributing to the premium subscription service, DailyMail+. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to deliver high-impact exclusives and original journalism, covering a range of topics including crime, scandals, investigations, and social issues, while balancing daily news with in-depth investigations. Responsibilities include cultivating sources, pursuing leads, conducting interviews, and producing accurate journalism under tight deadlines, with potential for travel on assignments.

Responsibilities

Generate original, agenda-setting story ideas that resonate with Daily Mail readers.
Break high-impact exclusives across crime, scandals, investigations, social issues, and major national news.
Develop and maintain a strong network of sources across multiple sectors.
Conduct interviews, research, and investigations to uncover original stories.
Balance fast-moving daily reporting with longer-term investigative projects.
Produce compelling, accurate, and legally sound copy to tight deadlines.
Monitor developing news, public records, court documents, social media, and other sources for emerging stories and leads.
Pursue ambitious targets and chase stories wherever they lead.
Work closely with editors, photographers, video teams, and other newsroom colleagues.
Travel for major assignments and breaking news as required.
Contribute to DailyMail+ premium journalism and other high-impact editorial projects.
Ensure all reporting meets the highest editorial, legal, and ethical standards.
Help drive the US news agenda through original reporting that generates conversation and engagement.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of journalism experience at a major news organization.
Proven track record of delivering high-impact exclusives and agenda-setting stories.
Exceptional newsgathering, interviewing, research, and writing skills.
Strong network of trusted sources and proven ability to develop new contacts.
Experience covering crime, scandals, investigations, major social issues, and breaking news.
Ability to balance fast-paced daily reporting with longer-term investigations.
Excellent news judgment and editorial instincts.
Ability to generate original story ideas and pursue ambitious reporting targets.
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
Strong understanding of sourcing, verification, fact-checking, and media law.
Deep understanding of the Daily Mail brand, editorial voice, and audience.
Experience working in a 24-hour digital newsroom.
Willingness to travel for major reporting assignments.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts across the newsroom's operating hours.

Skills

Journalism
News Gathering
Interviewing
Research
Writing
Source Development
Investigative Reporting
Digital Newsroom Operations
Fact-Checking
Media Law

Location

New York City, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
Onsite

Experience Level

Senior
Minimum 5 years

Salary/Compensations

$110,000–$120,000

Benefits

Health
Optical
Dental
401(k)
Generous paid time off

About the Company

The Daily Mail reaches over a billion people globally every month, known for agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary, and in-depth investigations across various topics. It has over 300,000 digital subscribers and engages more than 150 million social media followers.
Daily Mail US is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
We are committed to fostering diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture.
We are Disability Confident Committed.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in alternative formats or reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Any such information will be held separately from your application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.