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Audience Editor at Reach plc

Audience Editor

Reach plc · GB

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Audience Editor

Reach plc · GB

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About the Role

This is a pivotal and fast-paced role for a talented senior digital journalist or audience specialist. You will unlock the biggest social growth opportunities for the Daily Express, turning data and platform signals into best-practice action across various platforms. You will be an influential member of the newsroom, running distribution across social, newsletters, and direct messaging while delivering projects that grow registered users and reach new readers. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced digital environment and is an evangelist for audience engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Identify key audience opportunities, new growth areas and off-platform channels to reach readers and expand registered users.
  • Package content tailored for specific platforms to drive maximum engagement across social media, newsletters, and direct messaging.
  • Set and uphold growth principles, mentor Engagement Producers, and provide management, guidance, and performance support where required.
  • Manage social channels, curate newsletters, and lead high-priority distribution tasks and newsroom projects at short notice.
  • Provide cover for colleagues, collaborate across departments, and help foster an inclusive, high-performance work environment.

Requirements

  • Adaptable audience advocate with excellent communication skills.
  • Newsroom writing experience.
  • Strong track record of expanding digital reach.
  • Deep knowledge of media law.
  • Proven ability to adapt to changing audience trends and business priorities.
  • Strong line management and coaching skills if managing team members.

Skills

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms, newsletters, and audience engagement best practices.
  • Newsroom writing experience with a passion for local and national digital storytelling.
  • Track record of growing and engaging audiences across social, newsletter, or SEO channels.

Location

  • Home & Hub - London
  • Canary Wharf

Work Type

  • Permanent
  • Home based
  • Hub based
  • 5 days over a 7-day rota (including weekends and Bank Holidays)

Experience Level

  • Senior

Education Level

  • NCTJ or equivalent qualification

Benefits

  • 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), with an extra day after three, five and 10 years.
  • Scheme to help buy extra holiday.
  • An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer.
  • Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters.
  • Company pension contributions matched up to 6% with salary sacrifice option.
  • Supportive and progressive people policies including enhanced family leave, flexibility, inclusion and progression.
  • Healthcare cash plan.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Car lease scheme for electric or hybrid cars through salary sacrifice.
  • Wellbeing support including a 24/7 assistance programme.
  • Financial Wellbeing access via the Access Stream app.
  • Discounts including 15% off Reach's online marketplace, Yimbly.
  • Interest-free loans for season tickets and technology.

About the Company

  • Reach is the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher, home to over 120 trusted brands.
  • We connect with millions of people daily through trusted news, stories, and content.
  • We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers globally.
  • We are a modern media organisation that values diverse perspectives and fosters an inclusive workplace.

Equal Opportunity

  • We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
  • We are committed to a fair and welcoming recruitment process, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.