Job Description

Company Description

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 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 Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

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.

About the Role:

If you love the thrill of finding brilliant

storytellers across the UK and international markets and shaping diverse, high?performing editorial teams,

this is your stage.


As our

Editorial Talent Sourcer,

you'll own a live caseload of around 20-25 vacancies at any one time across multiple locations, turning these around quickly in this

fast?paced environment,

while championing data?led, inclusive hiring.

You'll run end-to-end sourcing for roles across our editorial brands, crafting compelling, platform-ready ad copy.

You'll be the

trusted partner to our hiring managers and the first touchpoint for candidates,

navigating time zones with ease and ensuring every interaction feels clear, human and memorable.


Reporting directly to the Editorial Talent Acquisition Lead within HR Shared Services, and partnering closely with the wider Talent Acquisition function,

you'll play a pivotal role in how we build the future of Reach's journalism.

This is a performance-led role focused on filling editorial positions swiftly without compromising quality,

elevating the candidate and hiring manager experience, and widening access to opportunity.

What you'll need to succeed:

You'll thrive here with

proven experience in agency or in?house sourcing

, ideally within the

editorial media landscape,

and a strong record of delivering outstanding experiences for both candidates and hiring managers.


You're

influential and resilient, commercially sharp, proactive and organised, with a consultative approach. Passionate about DEI and data,

a strong copywriter who adapts tone per platform, and someone who loves continuous improvement as much as making the right hire.


Above all,

you're a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills

who believes great hiring changes newsrooms for the better

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, 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!) Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings. 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.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.