Staff Reporter - London, United Kingdom - Big Issue Group

Big Issue Group
Big Issue Group
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London, United Kingdom

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Join The Big Issue and change the future.


Are you a reporter focused on telling the real stories rising in society today, the issues that hammer down on those left behind? Are you keen to not just report the news, but help make change happen? We're looking for you.

We want a reporter who can bring light and focus to the challenges faced by some of society's most vulnerable people, through no fault of their own.

We don't just want the same voices that others publish, but unique insights that frequently tell a wider story.

You will be across housing, finance, health, access to employment and how political influence intersects all of this.

You will be bursting to tell stories of the people impacted and explore solutions that improve lives, now and in the future.

Big Issue is solution-focused, whether through championing innovators, looking to technology or where the grassroots ideas are growing that will better shape society.

You will be able to deliver all this with a zip and wit and bring pace not preachiness. There is always room for cultural insights too. We want to know that you know what is going on in the world.


You will be responsible for creating articles and producing journalism across all of Big Issue's editorial platforms, developing contacts and grassroots champions.

You will bring an understanding of audience interests, driving traffic to the various branches of the wider Big Issue Group and raising the profile of Big Issue and its mission in everything you do.

You will have at least two years' experience in a newsroom, magazine or similar publication.

You will be self-motivated and a team player, with a good nose for stories and ability to explain complex issues to readers.


The Big Issue Group exists to create and champion innovative solutions through enterprise, to unlock social and economic opportunity for the 14.5m people in the UK living in poverty to earn, learn and thrive.


Salary and Benefits offered:


  • The salary offered will £28,000 per annum with additional London Weighting.
  • Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (prorata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
  • Health benefits include life cover, a health Cashplan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
  • Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

Workplace details
This role can be based at either our Big Issue office in London (Finsbury Park office) or Glasgow. Hybrid working is available.

This role is fixed term for 1 year initially with the possibility of an extension.


Closing date - 21st April :59pm)


Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives.

Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd, our social investment arm, and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.

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