Political Reporter
5 months ago
**About Total Politics Group
Total Politics Group specialises in media, events and training focused on politics, government and public policy. We believe in the value of expert insight and engagement.
With unique connections to key political and policy leaders across the UK, EU, USA and Mexico, we are a trusted source of news, debate, insights and learning through our portfolio of media titles, leading events and training services. visit: Total Politics.
**Purpose of the role**
Political Reporters at _PoliticsHome_ are responsible for providing our distinctive brand of impactful and original journalism. They need the ability to present online news in a distinctive and shareable fashion.
**Key responsibilities**
- Produce ground-breaking coverage of national politics in the form of news stories, features, and interviews.
- Break stories that have impact. Deliver agenda-setting scoops and produce smart, original journalism.
- Use social media to tell stories and lead the online conversation.
- Cover live events and breaking news.
- Embrace new and innovative ways to tell stories on the internet.
- Appear on other media to provide analysis as required.
- Due to the nature of the role, some weekend work will be likely.
**What we are looking for
**Education and Qualifications**
- Degree or Postgraduate diploma in journalism or equivalent experience in a professional environment.
**Experience and Knowledge
- A deep understanding of British politics at a local and national level.
- Excellent news judgement
- An NCTJ qualification or significant evidence of shift work / work experience at media outlets.
- Deep understanding of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc., and how these platforms play a role in the news.
- Thorough understanding of media law - copyright, defamation, privacy etc.
**Personal Attributes**
- The ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Exceptional multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work in a team or alone.
- Strong administration skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to make decisions on live news coverage authoritatively and quickly.
- Flexible, quick thinker, highly organised and can deal with tight deadlines and a demanding environment.
- Confident and proactive, prepared to take a hands on approach.
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
- An open-minded consultative approach.
- Ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback.
- Ability to creatively solve problems.
- Attention to detail.
**Employee Benefits**
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Corporate Gym Membership Discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance of 4x salary
- Professional Development - opportunity to attend Training courses
- Season Ticket Loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Wellbeing activities, such as yoga, mindfulness
**Equal opportunity
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