Assistant Content Editor (News)

Reach plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Healthcare cash plan

Car lease scheme

Wellbeing support

Yimbly discounts

Job summary

Reach plc is seeking an Assistant Content Editor to lead our Scottish titles from a Glasgow hub in a hybrid role. You will publish across online and off-platform channels, review for clarity and accuracy, and mentor the team to deliver engaging multi-format content.

The role emphasizes data-driven storytelling with a focus on KPIs, legal standards, and responsible use of AI tools to enhance efficiency and audience reach.

Qualifications

• NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification is required.
• Strong editing and fact-checking skills with attention to legal/IPSO standards.
• Experience leading or coaching editorial teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Publish and plan content across online/off-platform channels per Reach standards.
• Review articles for clarity, grammar, style consistency and guidelines.
• Verify facts, quotes, and statistics for accuracy and credibility.
• Monitor editorial KPIs (pageviews, revenue) to drive growth.
• Use AI tools to optimise content creation and efficiency.
• Incorporate audio, video, and visuals with the visual journalism team.
• Mentor and develop team members; uphold inclusive culture.
• Support people policies and act as a role model for change initiatives.

Skills

Delegation

Time management

Editorial KPIs

Digital publishing

Content editing

Team coaching

Driver’s license

Education

NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification

Tools

CMS

WordPress

AI tools

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Content Editor to lead our team in delivering compelling news content across our Scottish titles including the Daily Record, Edinburgh Live, Glasgow Live and Scottish Daily Express.

You will drive a wide range of engaging content including text, video, audio and graphics and play a key role in finding, crafting and finessing content which informs, inspires, indulges, entertains and informs.

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, BelfastLive, 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.

Job Description

This is a hybrid role working from our Glasgow hub, we are therefore open to candidates based in around Glasgow who are able to travel into the office regularly. You will be working 5 days over a 7-day rota (including earlies, lates, weekends and Bank Holidays).
What will the role involve?

• Publishing, distributing, and planning content across online and off-platform channels while adhering to Reach digital publishing standards.
• Reviewing articles for clarity, grammar, punctuation, style consistency, and editorial guidelines.
• Verifying facts, statistics, and quotations to maintain accuracy, credibility, and legal/IPSO standards.
• Monitoring, analysing, and acting on editorial KPIs like pageviews and revenue to drive target growth.
• Using AI tools responsibly to optimise content creation, efficiency, and audience resonance.
• Incorporating audio, video, and visual journalism by capturing footage and collaborating with the visual journalism team.
• Guiding, mentoring, and developing team members through clear expectations, feedback, and wellbeing support.
• Upholding people policies, attracting top talent, and acting as a role model for change initiatives supporting company strategy.
• Leading and managing the team to produce engaging multi-platform content while fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for:

• Skillful at delegating tasks effectively to increase productivity, develop team capabilities, and focus on strategic goals.
• Adept at setting objectives, prioritising workload, managing time, and allocating resources efficiently.
• Clear written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to cascade consistent messages across teams.
• Strong digital publishing expertise and a passion for accurate storytelling using text, video, and visual media.
• Practical understanding of core editorial KPIs (e.g., pageviews, revenue) to guide dynamic content strategies.
• Deep understanding of Scottish, UK, and world news, combined with strong media law expertise.
• NCTJ or equivalent professional journalism qualification.
• Methodical approach to decision-making, calm under pressure, and adaptable to shifting business needs.
• High professional standards, strong team collaboration, and a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle.
• Proven experience managing, developing, and coaching teams to support continuous performance growth.

Additional Information

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 yearto volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day -an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Help saving for your retirement -we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies -we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers . If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan -giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme -you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support -including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts -including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans -including for season tickets and technology.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.