US Senior Reporter

dmg::media

$110K — $120K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of five years' experience at a major news organization
  • Proven track record of delivering high-impact exclusives
  • Strong skills in newsgathering, interviewing, and writing
  • Comfortable covering crime, scandals, and major social issues
  • Ability to pitch original, agenda-setting stories

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-impact exclusives on major news stories
  • Contribute to the DailyMail+ premium journalism initiative
  • Juggle fast-moving daily projects with longer-term investigations
  • Travel for major assignments as required
  • Engage with the newsroom to meet tight deadlines
  • Drive conversation and readership growth via compelling stories

Benefits

  • Excellent healthcare, optical, and dental coverage
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) allowance
  • Supportive work environment in a high-paced newsroom
  • Participation in a fluctuating schedule in a dynamic 24-hour newsroom
Full Job Description
Location: Daily Mail Headquarters, New York City

Contract Type: Full-time

About the Role

The Daily Mail is looking for a Senior Reporter to work on some of the biggest and most widely read news stories in the country.

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

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-impact exclusives, with at least five years' experience at a major news organization.

They will be comfortable covering crime, scandals, investigations and major social issues, and be adept at juggling fast-moving daily projects alongside longer-term investigations.

Exceptional newsgathering, interviewing and writing skills are essential. The role also involves travel for major assignments.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Daily Mail brand and its audience, along with the ability to pitch original, agenda-setting stories that resonate with readers, drive conversation and grow our reach in the US.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom environment, has a deep network of sources, and enjoys working to tight deadlines and relishes chasing ambitious targets.

Salary & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package in the range of $110,000- $120,000 depending on experience, excellent staff benefits (healthcare, optical, dental, 401K) and a generous PTO allowance.

Other Information

Daily Mail is a 24-hour newsroom and operates a seven-day working week, in office. Applicants will be required to cover a variety of shifts during the operational hours of the newsroom (daily from 6am through 2am).

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