Showbiz Reporter
4 weeks ago
Company Description
The Daily Star Online has an exciting opening for a Showbiz Reporter to join the team on a 9 month fixed term contract for a maternity cover.
This role will suit a showbiz reporter who has some experience of working in a digital role, has excellent legal knowledge and is a self-starter keen to make a name for themselves in the industry.
We’re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.
This role is initially on a 9 month fixed term contract.
We are happy to consider applications on a flexible working basis, and will always aim to accommodate requests where possible.
This role is home and hub based linked to our London Hub. We are therefore open to candidates based in and around London.
Job Description
What will the role involve?
As the Showbiz Reporter, every shift will be different. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality, accurate, well-researched news pieces, written in engaging and creative ways. You’ll be required to lead the shifts and work closely with the editing team to break news and grow our audience.
You’ll handle breaking news, update social media, interview contacts and stay on top of media law and industry guidelines. Working hours may vary, so you will need to be flexible and a team player. You will also have experience dealing with PRs/Management etc. lots of initiative and great with people and egos.
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
Whether it is ball gowns, break-ups or baby bumps, you’re always in the know. You’re clued up on celeb news from around the globe, with a particular interest in the UK and the US. If it’s on TV, you’re watching it and if it’s breaking news, you broke it.
You’re first to arrive, you scoop up the exclusives and your storytelling abilities are hard to beat. A fantastic copywriter who works quickly and accurately, you make connections, build strong relationships and gather stories up with ease.
An experienced journalist with your NCTJ or equivalent qualification and media law knowledge , you will be creative, passionate and you’re ready to take the next step in your showbiz reporting career.
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 levelsReach 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.
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