General News Reporter - London, United Kingdom - PA Media

PA Media

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

The PA news agency is looking for a first-rate reporter to join the

London-based

general news reporting team at PA, the UK's national news agency. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly-respected team with a reputation for quality, speed and accuracy that is second to none.

About u

s

PA is the UK's national news agency, supplying 24/7 journalism to every newsroom in the country. It sits at the heart of the PA Media Group which is now a portfolio of diversified news and information companies encompassing a large data division, the picture agency Alamy and the streaming service StreamAMG, among others.

What you will be doin

g

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.
You will be using social media to source exclusive and breaking news stories.
And working closely with PA customers, whether local or national.

What you'll need
Experience of reporting to agency/daily newspaper level.

Uptodate knowledge of media law.
Minimum 100wpm shorthand.
To be able work under pressure.
An NCTJ or equivalent qualification.
The ability to verify and source social media material.
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.

**Why wait?