Summary of the Production Editor - Sunday Mail job at Reach plc

Company Description

We’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Production Editor to join our dynamic team at the Sunday Mail in a permanent, part-time position. This is an exciting opportunity for an expert in print production to oversee the print edition of the Sunday Mail, playing a central role in our team’s success. 

This is a part-time position, working 2 days per week (2.5 day contract). Working 10am-6pm on Fridays and 10am-8.30pm on Saturdays. 

This is a hub-based role linked to our Glasgow Hub. We are therefore looking for candidates based in and around Glasgow.

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 Daily Record, Mirror, Express and Daily Star, to local titles like GlasgowLive, 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

What will the role involve?

• Playing a central role in the production of the Sunday Mail.

• Laying out pages and spreads, writing headlines, selecting and placing stories while allocating work to other members of the team.

• Revising pages and content to ensure they are produced to the highest possible standards and in line with strict deadlines.

• Liaising with production editors from across the group to ensure production work is not being duplicated across multiple titles and that content is shared whenever appropriate.

• Filling wings, anchors, and other page elements with suitable stories, and finding stories for gaps either from other papers in the group or by scouring the wires.

• Directing subs and production team members in story handling, checking pages once they are marked editorial complete, and making any necessary changes or corrections.

• Completing all tasks in accordance with IPSO, legal and budgetary requirements.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• You are a highly experienced print production journalist, with demonstrable experience working in a similar national or large regional print environment.

• You can support, guide and lead a team of subs both in your own newsroom and across the country.

• You have exceptional editorial judgement and initiative, allowing you to make critical decisions in a high pressure environment.

• You have proven experience drawing pages and writing headlines accurately and efficiently.

• You are highly organised with outstanding attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines with ease.

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 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.
• 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.