Job Description What will the role involve?
You will write and develop stories, whilst showing an understanding of the brand's key content.
You will deliver a fast turnaround on major news stories across the UK and around the world and bring in exclusive stories that set us apart from our rivals.
All while ensuring that every piece of content is researched and published in accordance with the Editor's Code of practice.
You will be confident using your contacts to pull in exclusive interviews and news stories, whilst collaborating with the newsroom and other departments.
Ability to work well and quickly under pressure is a must, with excellent multitasking skills and diary management. Qualifications Who are we looking for?
An experienced journalist with your NCTJ or equivalent qualification and media law knowledge , you have a strong track record of delivering a wide range of engaging human interest and hard hitting stories at a national or major regional title while understanding what works for a print and digital audience.
You have precious experience in a fast paced newsroom, with excellent contacts with specialists, key players, politicians, charities and think tanks.
You're social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and ideally you're familiar with newsroom analytics and content management systems.
You're flexible, inquisitive and are on the pulse of what makes a great story!
Additional Information What can we offer you?
We are offering a competitive salary, and benefits including: Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we'll match contributions up to 6% 25 days' holiday per year when you join.
After three, five and ten years' service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave.
We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme Giving back day - an additional day's leave each year to support a cause close to your heart Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months' employment Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses As one of the UK's top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone's invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest Awesome career opportunities - you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes We are also a member of the 30% Club , a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people.
This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.