R Newsletter Editor Reach plc Workplace ago

Driven, data-led, and creative? We are looking for a Newsletter Editor at the Mirror to drive audience growth across our email newsletter portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Audience Editor/Audience Development Specialist, this role focuses on curating engaging newsletters, expanding our subscriber base, and using performance metrics to inform editorial decisions while upholding top-tier standards across the newsroom.

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 trusted brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, Belfast Live, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started…

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

What will the role involve?

• Produce, edit, and write sharp, accurate, and engaging email newsletters, subject lines, and calls-to-action.
• Identify audience opportunities to expand our free and paid subscriber base and increase registered users.
• Analyse performance data and audience insights to curate stories, optimise newsletters, and guide editorial decisions.
• Collaborate with reporters, desks, and marketing colleagues to experiment with formats, develop acquisition/retention strategies, and explore new brand opportunities.
• Cover additional audience duties on a rota basis as required.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.

This is a home and hub based role linked our London hub, we are therefore open to candidates based in or able to commute to Canary Wharf. You will be working 5 days over a 7-day rota (including weekends and Bank Holidays).

Who are we looking for: We are seeking an agile audience advocate with exceptional writing talent, dynamic problem-solving abilities, and a strong analytical mindset.

• NCTJ or equivalent qualification.
• Deep knowledge of media law.
• Proven experience using Email Service Providers (ESPs) and digital publishing/CMS systems.
• Track record of growing email newsletter audiences and a clear understanding of engagement strategies.
• Excellent editing and writing skills under pressure, paired with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills to work effectively across editorial desks and departments.

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid…