Senior Reporter, Breaking News

The Daily Mail reaches more than one billion people globally every month and is renowned for agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary, and in-depth investigations. Our distinctive editorial mix spans news, showbiz, royals, lifestyle, health, sport, money, and more.

With more than 300,000 digital subscribers across the UK, US, Australia, and beyond, and a social media following of more than 150 million, Daily Mail is one of the world's most influential digital news organizations. Our platforms generate more than six billion video views each month across Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram, You Tube, Snapchat, and other channels.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Reporter, Breaking News to join our US newsroom and play a leading role in delivering compelling, fast-moving journalism to our growing US audience.

About The Role

As a Senior Reporter, Breaking News you will be at the forefront of breaking news, developing original story ideas, uncovering exclusives, and producing high-impact journalism under tight deadlines.

• Pitch, report, write, produce, and curate compelling news content for a US audience.
• Cover breaking news quickly and accurately while maintaining the distinctive Daily Mail editorial voice.
• Develop and deliver exclusive stories, identifying compelling angles and information that other outlets may miss.
• Research stories thoroughly using a wide range of news-gathering tools, sources, databases, and social platforms.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom.
• Coordinate with reporters, editors, producers, photographers, and colleagues across the global newsroom to ensure stories are delivered efficiently.
• Operate the content management system to publish and update stories.
• Conduct picture research and select strong, relevant imagery to support published content.
• Monitor audience analytics and use performance data to refine story selection, headlines, presentation, and editorial strategy.
• Contribute to audience growth, including strategies designed to attract new subscribers and engage existing readers.
• Work collaboratively across a 24-hour newsroom and provide coverage across a variety of shifts as required.

About You

We are looking for a journalist who combines strong reporting instincts with speed, creativity, curiosity, and excellent editorial judgment.

• At least three years of professional journalism experience, preferably in digital news.
• A strong understanding of the Daily Mail brand, editorial voice, and global audience.
• Proven ability to break and develop news stories under intense deadline pressure.
• Exceptional writing, editing, research, and verbal communication skills.
• A demonstrated ability to generate original story ideas and identify compelling news angles.
• Strong research skills and an instinct for finding interesting, newsworthy information.
• Experience using digital and multiplatform news-gathering tools and resources.
• Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing workflows.
• Ability to use audience analytics to understand performance and inform editorial decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple stories and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced newsroom.
• Flexibility to work in-office and cover a variety of shifts based on newsroom requirements.

About What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $90,000–$100,000, depending on experience.
• Dental and optical coverage.
• 401(k).
• Generous paid time off.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global media organization.

About Our Commitment

Daily Mail US is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to fostering diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We are Disability Confident Committed. 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.