Trainee Regional Sub Editor - Remote

Overview

It is a fantastic time to join Reach PLC, as we are currently looking for a Trainee Regional Sub Editor to join us. You will be on a training pathway to become a qualified Regional Sub Editor able to copy-taste and source, design, sub-edit and proof pages to the required standard across the range of daily and weekly titles, such as The Chronicle, Journal, Gazette, Daily Mail and Grimsby Telegraph. You will have a close working relationship with Senior Regional Sub Editors and Print Editors to provide operational page design, subbing and production requirements of the print department.

In Short

• Commit to completing required modules as part of training pathway
• Under guidance will copy-taste and source, design, sub-edit and proof pages under pressure, to deadline and to the required standard
• Manage workload and complete page production process in line with established KPIs and benchmarks
• Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with IPSO and legal requirements
• Carry out tasks in line with the vision, strategy and business plan as laid out by print management team
• Flexible approach to changing shift patterns
• Ensure the fair and consistent application of all our people policies, procedures and processes are carried out as directed by print management team
• Be open to receive and act upon constructive in-the-moment performance feedback from managers
• Support the print department in developing a culture of trust, where people are safe to speak up, clear on their role in the team’s success and empowered to be their best at work

Requirements

• Capacity to design, sub-edit and proof pages in line with training pathway
• Copy sourcing and re-writing
• Picture selection and manipulation
• House style and brand positioning understanding
• Good standard of written English
• Work under pressure
• Previous experience using Photoshop desirable
• Multi-tasking and time management
• Self-starter
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and making choices
• Full awareness and understanding of latest IPSO and legal requirements

Benefits

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels