General News Reporter - London, United Kingdom - PA Media

PA Media

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a top-quality reporter to join our general news reporting team in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected team with a reputation for speed and accuracy that is second to none.

You will be producing accurate, fast, impartial, and clearly written copy in line with the PA News agency's core standards.

You will be taking stills and shooting video where required, as well as using social media to source exclusive and breaking new stories.

Working as part of a team with fellow general reporters, but also helping our specialist correspondents. You will work closely with PA customers, whether local or national.

To be successful in this role:
You must have extensive experience of reporting, ideally to agency/ daily newspaper level.

Up-to-date knowledge of media law and an interest in politics

Minimum 100wpm shorthand

An NCJT or equivalent qualification

Ability to work under pressure.

The ability to verify and source social media materials.

Whilst your job title and job description indicate your principal responsibilities, you may from time to time be asked to carry out other work that is within your capability and capacity.

Members of staff will not be asked to undertake other tasks unreasonably, but a measure of flexibility is expected of all.

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.

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.

Why wait?