Newsletter Editor

Job description

What will the role involve? Produce, edit, and write sharp, accurate, and engaging email newsletters, subject lines, and calls-to-action. Identify audience opportunities to expand our free and paid subscriber base and increase registered users. Analyse performance data and audience insights to curate stories, optimise newsletters, and guide editorial decisions. Collaborate with reporters, desks, and marketing colleagues to experiment with formats, develop acquisition/retention strategies, and explore new brand opportunities. Cover additional audience duties on a rota basis as required. Promote a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. This is a home and hub based role linked our London hub, we are therefore open to candidates based in or able to commute to Canary Wharf. You will be working 5 days over a 7-day rota (including weekends and Bank Holidays). Who are we looking for: We are seeking an agile audience advocate with exceptional writing talent, dynamic problem-solving abilities, and a strong analytical mindset. NCTJ or equivalent qualification. Deep knowledge of media law. Proven experience using Email Service Providers (ESPs) and digital publishing/CMS systems. Track record of growing email newsletter audiences and a clear understanding of engagement strategies. Excellent editing and writing skills under pressure, paired with exceptional attention to detail. Strong collaborative and communication skills to work effectively across editorial desks and departments. 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 year to 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. Private healthcare 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. Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place 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. Driven, data-led, and creative? We are looking for a Newsletter Editor at the Mirror to drive audience growth across our email newsletter portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Audience Editor/Audience Development Specialist, this role focuses on curating engaging newsletters, expanding our subscriber base, and using performance metrics to inform editorial decisions while upholding top-tier standards across the newsroom. 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.