News Editor - The Mirror (6 month FTC)

Daily Mirror; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day's paid leave for volunteering

Retirement support up to 6% matching

Healthcare cash plan

Car lease scheme

Wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing app access

Discounts on marketplace

Interest-free loans for season tickets

Job summary

Daily Mirror is seeking an experienced News Editor to lead their dynamic newsroom in Greater London. The role requires a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in UK media law and online publishing. As a key figure, you'll oversee daily news output, mentor a team of reporters, and manage both print and online content quality. This hybrid position supports a collaborative work environment with various employee benefits, including generous leave policies and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience on a busy print news desk.
• Ability to follow fast-paced news environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities in a newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Manage news desk and oversee news quality for print and online.
• Source and break exclusives while mentoring reporters.
• Oversee administrative tasks and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Experience in news editing

Knowledge of UK media law

Team management

Online publishing

Breaking exclusive news

Education

NCTJ/NQJ or equivalent experience

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced News Editor to join us at The Mirror to help lead our fast‑paced newsroom. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified editor with extensive national experience to find, break, and polish exclusives that keep us ahead of the competition. From managing live digital coverage to perfecting print leads, you’ll play a pivotal role in our daily news output.

Initial six‑month fixed‑term contract position.

Hybrid role linked to our Canary Wharf offices; candidates based in or around London are preferred.

What will the role involve?

You will drive the news desk’s success by managing on‑ and off‑diary news for both print and online. You will source and break exclusives, supporting the Head of News in managing and maintaining the overall quality of our news output. You will implement a strong vision to develop the team and build brand identity, proactively proposing areas for growth while maintaining the digital site and ensuring all section pages remain updated.

You will also manage and mentor members of the newsroom by coaching individual reporters, assessing training needs, and news‑editing stories to exacting Mirror standards for both print and online. You will oversee administrative tasks such as rotas and payments when needed and assist senior staff as required, while collaborating with colleagues to optimise content. This role involves working shifts on a rota basis including evenings and weekends, requiring a flexible approach.

Who are we looking for?

You are an experienced senior journalist and editor with an NCTJ/NQJ or equivalent time‑served experience and in‑depth knowledge of UK media law. You have an excellent understanding of online publishing, as well as proven experience on a busy print news desk. You think on your feet and act quickly, keeping up with the pace of a national newsroom with ease.

You have demonstrable experience and a passion for breaking exclusive news stories and know how to encourage your team to do the same. You have a solid grasp of The Mirror’s brand and know exactly what type of content drives engagement with our print and digital audiences. You are a supportive and inspiring people manager who can motivate your team of reporters to ensure all their content meets our high standards.

How we’ll look after you

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), plus an extra day after three, five, and ten years. You can also buy extra holiday if you wish.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or heart.
• Big moment day – an extra day’s paid leave for moments that matter, such as marriage, moving house, or welcoming a new family member.
• Retirement support – we match company pension contributions up to 6% and offer salary sacrifice contributions.
• Supportive and progressive people policies, including enhanced family leave and flexibility, inclusion, and progression policies.
• A healthcare cash plan providing money back for medical expenses and fast access to doctors.
• Car lease scheme – buy a brand‑new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner and pay via salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support – 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing – Access Stream, an app to manage finances, pay, rewards and benefits in one place.
• Discounts – 15% off via Reach’s online marketplace, Yimbly, for homewares, beauty products, and more.
• Interest‑free loans for season tickets and technology.

Additional Information

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. As an equal‑opportunity 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.