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South East Reporter - Fixed Term Contract
| Posting date: | 06 February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2025 |
| Location: | remote |
| Company: | PA Media Group |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1445 |
Summary
Role overview
About us.
PA is the UK’s national news agency, supplying 24/7 journalism to every newsroom in the country. With more than 150 years’
experience in newsgathering and content creation, we have an unrivalled reputation for being fast, fair, and accurate.
This commitment to excellence was recently recognised at the Media Freedom Awards, where PA Media was crowned National News Media
Organisation of the Year, celebrating our dedication to upholding the highest standards of journalism and defending open justice.
PA sits at the heart of the PA Media Group, a diversified portfolio of news and information companies, including a large data
division, the picture agency Alamy, and the streaming service StreamAMG. With a focus on transparency and the public’s right to
know, we are proud to play a vital role in the UK media industry.
Inclusion.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your unique skills, experiences, and perspectives are valued. We
understand the importance of work-life balance and actively support agile working where possible.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to our recruitment team—we’re here to support you
every step of the way.
About the role.
We are looking for a high-quality reporter to join our news reporting team covering the Southeast.
This is a 12-month fixed-term role covering a secondment, offering an exciting opportunity to work as part of a highly respected
team known for its speed, accuracy, and commitment to first-class journalism.
Based in Kent or Sussex, you will report on all aspects of the region – from the Channel crossing crisis and court cases to
inquests, exclusives, and uplifting off-diary stories. You will be expected to produce accurate, fast, impartial, and clearly
written copy in line with PA’s core editorial standards.
Working closely with photographers and video journalists on the patch, you will also take stills and shoot video where required.
Developing strong contacts in politics, the courts, and the wider community will be essential, as will using social media to
source exclusive and breaking news stories. This role also requires collaboration with reporters across the country and engagement
with both local and national PA customers.
Key responsibilities.
* Reporting on key news stories across the South East of England, including politics, court cases, and breaking news
* Producing fast, accurate, and impartial copy that meets PA’s editorial standards.
* Working closely with PA’s photography and video journalists, taking stills and shooting video when necessary.
* Using social media to source exclusive and breaking news stories.
* Developing strong contacts across the region, including in politics, the courts, and the wider community.
* Collaborating with reporters in other regions and supporting their coverage when required.
* Working closely with PA customers, responding to their needs and delivering high-quality content.
What you’ll need.
* Extensive experience of reporting, ideally at an agency or daily newspaper level.
* Up-to-date knowledge of media law and a strong interest in politics.
* Minimum 100wpm shorthand.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* NCTJ or equivalent qualification.
* Proven ability to verify and source social media content.
* A full driving licence – the patch is large, and travel will be necessary.
What we offer.
* 25 days holiday
* Annual wellbeing day
* Annual volunteering day
* Annual eye care vouchers
* BUPA Health cash plan
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Employee Assistance Programme
About us.
PA is the UK’s national news agency, supplying 24/7 journalism to every newsroom in the country. With more than 150 years’
experience in newsgathering and content creation, we have an unrivalled reputation for being fast, fair, and accurate.
This commitment to excellence was recently recognised at the Media Freedom Awards, where PA Media was crowned National News Media
Organisation of the Year, celebrating our dedication to upholding the highest standards of journalism and defending open justice.
PA sits at the heart of the PA Media Group, a diversified portfolio of news and information companies, including a large data
division, the picture agency Alamy, and the streaming service StreamAMG. With a focus on transparency and the public’s right to
know, we are proud to play a vital role in the UK media industry.
Inclusion.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your unique skills, experiences, and perspectives are valued. We
understand the importance of work-life balance and actively support agile working where possible.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to our recruitment team—we’re here to support you
every step of the way.
About the role.
We are looking for a high-quality reporter to join our news reporting team covering the Southeast.
This is a 12-month fixed-term role covering a secondment, offering an exciting opportunity to work as part of a highly respected
team known for its speed, accuracy, and commitment to first-class journalism.
Based in Kent or Sussex, you will report on all aspects of the region – from the Channel crossing crisis and court cases to
inquests, exclusives, and uplifting off-diary stories. You will be expected to produce accurate, fast, impartial, and clearly
written copy in line with PA’s core editorial standards.
Working closely with photographers and video journalists on the patch, you will also take stills and shoot video where required.
Developing strong contacts in politics, the courts, and the wider community will be essential, as will using social media to
source exclusive and breaking news stories. This role also requires collaboration with reporters across the country and engagement
with both local and national PA customers.
Key responsibilities.
* Reporting on key news stories across the South East of England, including politics, court cases, and breaking news
* Producing fast, accurate, and impartial copy that meets PA’s editorial standards.
* Working closely with PA’s photography and video journalists, taking stills and shooting video when necessary.
* Using social media to source exclusive and breaking news stories.
* Developing strong contacts across the region, including in politics, the courts, and the wider community.
* Collaborating with reporters in other regions and supporting their coverage when required.
* Working closely with PA customers, responding to their needs and delivering high-quality content.
What you’ll need.
* Extensive experience of reporting, ideally at an agency or daily newspaper level.
* Up-to-date knowledge of media law and a strong interest in politics.
* Minimum 100wpm shorthand.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* NCTJ or equivalent qualification.
* Proven ability to verify and source social media content.
* A full driving licence – the patch is large, and travel will be necessary.
What we offer.
* 25 days holiday
* Annual wellbeing day
* Annual volunteering day
* Annual eye care vouchers
* BUPA Health cash plan
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Employee Assistance Programme