Senior Reporter, US

Daily Mail US; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health, optical, dental, and 401(k)

Generous paid time off

Travel opportunities for major edits

Resumo da oferta

Daily Mail US is seeking an experienced Senior Reporter to join our US newsroom and drive agenda-setting journalism for a national audience. You will break exclusive crime, scandals, and investigations, building sources and delivering high-impact stories under tight deadlines.

You will contribute to DailyMail+ premium journalism, travel for major assignments, and collaborate with editors, photographers, and video teams to publish fast, accurate reporting that resonates with millions of readers.

Qualificações

• Minimum 5 years of journalism experience at a major news organization.
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact exclusives and agenda-setting stories.
• Exceptional newsgathering, interviewing, research, and writing skills.
• Strong network of trusted sources and proven ability to develop new contacts.
• Experience covering crime, scandals, investigations, major social issues, and breaking news.
• Ability to balance fast-paced daily reporting with longer-term investigations.
• Excellent news judgment and editorial instincts.
• Knowledge of sourcing, verification, and media law.

Responsabilidades

• Generate original, agenda-setting story ideas that resonate with Daily Mail readers.
• Break high-impact exclusives across crime, scandals, investigations, social issues, and major national news.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of sources across multiple sectors.
• Conduct interviews, research, and investigations to uncover original stories.
• Balance fast-moving daily reporting with longer-term investigative projects.
• Produce compelling, accurate, and legally sound copy to tight deadlines.
• Monitor developing news, public records, court documents, social media, and other sources for leads.
• Pursue ambitious targets and chase stories wherever they lead.
• Work closely with editors, photographers, video teams, and other newsroom colleagues.
• Travel for major assignments and breaking news as required.
• Contribute to DailyMail+ premium journalism and other high-impact editorial projects.
• Ensure all reporting meets the highest editorial, legal, and ethical standards.
• Help drive the US news agenda through original reporting that generates conversation and engagement.

Conhecimentos

News judgment

Source network

Interviewing

Writing skills

Deadline pressure

Editorial instincts

Sourcing verification

Digital newsroom

Travel capability

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Daily Mail reaches over a billion people globally every month. Renowned for its agenda-setting exclusives, breaking news, incisive commentary, and in-depth investigations, we deliver a unique editorial blend spanning showbiz, royals, lifestyle, health, sport, money, and more.

Our extensive reach, influence, and reader loyalty make us a premium destination for more than 300,000 digital subscribers across the UK, US, Australia, and beyond. The Daily Mail also maintains a powerful presence across social media, engaging more than 150 million followers and delivering more than 6 billion video views each month across platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious journalist to join the Daily Mail's US newsroom as a Senior Reporter, working on some of the biggest and most widely read news stories in the country.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of the company's rapidly growing subscription service, DailyMail+, the home of our most premium journalism.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-impact exclusives and original, agenda-setting journalism. You will be comfortable covering crime, scandals, investigations, and major social issues while balancing fast-moving daily news with ambitious, longer-term investigations.

You will be expected to cultivate a deep network of sources, pursue original leads, conduct exceptional interviews, and produce compelling, accurate journalism under tight deadlines. The role also involves travel for major assignments.

About What You'll Do

• Generate original, agenda-setting story ideas that resonate with Daily Mail readers.
• Break high-impact exclusives across crime, scandals, investigations, social issues, and major national news.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of sources across multiple sectors.
• Conduct interviews, research, and investigations to uncover original stories.
• Balance fast-moving daily reporting with longer-term investigative projects.
• Produce compelling, accurate, and legally sound copy to tight deadlines.
• Monitor developing news, public records, court documents, social media, and other sources for emerging stories and leads.
• Pursue ambitious targets and chase stories wherever they lead.
• Work closely with editors, photographers, video teams, and other newsroom colleagues.
• Travel for major assignments and breaking news as required.
• Contribute to DailyMail+ premium journalism and other high-impact editorial projects.
• Ensure all reporting meets the highest editorial, legal, and ethical standards.
• Help drive the US news agenda through original reporting that generates conversation and engagement.

About You

The ideal candidate is an experienced, highly motivated journalist who thrives on competition and is driven to break stories before anyone else. You have excellent news judgment, a deep source network, and the confidence and persistence to pursue ambitious reporting.

You are comfortable working under pressure, juggling multiple priorities, and delivering exceptional journalism against tight deadlines. You understand what makes a story resonate with a large digital audience and have a strong understanding of the Daily Mail brand and its readership.

• Minimum 5 years of journalism experience at a major news organization.
• Proven track record of delivering high-impact exclusives and agenda-setting stories.
• Exceptional newsgathering, interviewing, research, and writing skills.
• Strong network of trusted sources and proven ability to develop new contacts.
• Experience covering crime, scandals, investigations, major social issues, and breaking news.
• Ability to balance fast-paced daily reporting with longer-term investigations.
• Excellent news judgment and editorial instincts.
• Ability to generate original story ideas and pursue ambitious reporting targets.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Strong understanding of sourcing, verification, fact-checking, and media law.
• Deep understanding of the Daily Mail brand, editorial voice, and audience.
• Experience working in a 24-hour digital newsroom.
• Willingness to travel for major reporting assignments.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts across the newsroom's operating hours.

About What We Offer

• Fast-paced, competitive, and collaborative newsroom environment.
• Competitive salary of $110,000–$120,000, depending on experience.
• Health, optical, dental, and 401(k) benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• The opportunity to break stories read by millions of readers worldwide.
• The chance to work on ambitious investigations and agenda-setting journalism.
• Opportunities to travel for major national and international assignments.

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.