Us Senior Reporter

Location: Daily Mail Headquarters, New York City

Contract Type: Full-time

About Us

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 it 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

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).

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their 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 other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process