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About the Role
Daily Mail US is seeking an experienced Assistant News Editor to help lead the editorial direction and daily operations of our US news teams, apps and social channels. You will play a key role in delivering accurate, compelling and engaging journalism for a 24-hour global newsroom.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of breaking news reporters, photo and video producers, and social editors.
- Collaborate with the executive team to set editorial direction, establish priorities and optimize newsroom workflows.
- Identify high-impact stories and exercise sharp news judgment to deliver timely, engaging coverage.
- Use audience analytics to optimize headlines, decks and story presentation in line with Daily Mail style and editorial standards.
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality control and compelling storytelling across written, visual and multimedia content.
- Work closely with global editorial desks to deliver international stories that resonate with US readers.
- Mentor, coach and develop colleagues, providing constructive feedback and fostering a collaborative newsroom culture.
Requirements
- A minimum of five years of newsroom management experience.
- A proven track record in news gathering, editing and leading teams in a fast-paced digital newsroom.
- Exceptional news judgment and the ability to identify stories with strong audience appeal.
- Outstanding writing and editing skills, with a commitment to accuracy and compelling storytelling under tight deadlines.
- Experience with multiplatform news gathering tools, editorial systems and digital publishing resources.
- Strong analytical skills and an understanding of audience metrics and content optimization.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior editorial leadership and global teams.
Skills
- Breaking news
- Digital journalism
- Audience engagement
- Multiplatform news gathering
- Editorial systems
- Digital publishing
- Audience metrics
- Content optimization
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of newsroom management experience
Salary/Compensations
- $95,000–$110,000 per year
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
- The Daily Mail reaches more than a billion people globally every month, delivering agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary and in-depth investigations across news, politics, showbiz, royals, lifestyle, health, sport and money.
- Our reach, influence and reader loyalty make us a premium destination for more than 300,000 digital subscribers across the US, UK, Australia and beyond.
- We also have a powerful social media presence, with more than 150 million followers and over six billion video views each month across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.
Equal Opportunity
- Daily Mail US is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious belief, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.