Political Correspondent - London, United Kingdom - PA Media

PA Media

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The PA news agency is looking for a top-class reporter to be part of our team covering all aspects of Westminster politics.

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
Supporting the Political Editor to oversee a committed team at Westminster
Working closely with PA customers, whether local or national

What you'll need.

You'll need to have and 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.

Premium access to the Calm App
Volunteering day (x1 annually)
25 days holiday and a holiday purchase scheme
Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Wellbeing Day (x1 annually)
Perkbox membership
BUPA Health Cash Plan
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Training & development
Employee Assistance Programme

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 recognise the importance of a healthy work life balance and positively encourage agile working.