Political Correspondent - Westminster, United Kingdom - PA Media
Description
The PA news agency is looking for a top-class reporter to be part of our team covering all aspects of Westminster politics.
About us...
PA is the UK's leading national news agency, supplying journalism to every newsroom in the country.
With more than 150 years' experience of newsgathering, we have an unrivalled reputation for being fast, fair and accurate.
What you'll be doing...
- Filing fast, accurate and fair copy on the biggest breaking stories in Westminster and further afield
- Producing original content and compelling analysis of developing stories of interest to PA's customers
- Working closely with PA customers, whether local or national
What you'll need...
- To be able to develop excellent contacts and be able to pull in exclusives, investigations, and big interviews
- The initiative to file off beat stories as well as lots of breaking political news
- The confidence to promote your own stories via social media and through broadcast interviews
- A lot of enthusiasm and a deep understanding of UK politics
Do you have?
- Experience of national or regional UK political reporting
- Exceptional shorthand
- An NCTJ or equivalent qualification
What we offer...
- Volunteering day (x1 annually)
- 25 days holiday and a holiday purchase scheme
- Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Wellbeing Day (x1 annually)
- BUPA Health Cash Plan
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Training & development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 4% Company Pension Contributions
This role is on a fixed term contract to cover parental leave
Inclusion
We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment and as well as your skills and experience we're also focused on who you are and what else you can bring.
We are always open to discuss an individual's flexible working needs so please speak to us during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you.
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