Education Correspondent
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive salary |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Paddington, W2 1AF |
| Cwmni: | PA Media Group |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1518 |
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Role overview
About us.
PA is the UK and Ireland’s trusted national news agency, delivering 24/7 multimedia journalism to every major newsroom across the
country. With more than 150 years of newsgathering experience, our commitment to fast, fair and accurate reporting was recently
recognised when PA Media was named National News Media Organisation of the Year at the Media Freedom Awards.
We sit at the heart of PA Media Group, a diverse portfolio of media and data businesses, including the picture agency Alamy and
the video platform StreamAMG. Whether it's breaking news, live video, expert analysis or high-quality visuals, we provide
essential content to publishers, broadcasters and brands.
Inclusion.
We’re proud of our inclusive culture where individuality is celebrated, and people are empowered to do their best work. If you
need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team, we’re here to help.
About the role.
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Education Correspondent to join our editorial team on a fixed-term basis to cover
parental leave.
This is a key role in our specialist reporting unit, offering the opportunity to cover one of the most important beats in UK
public life, from early years to further and higher education. You’ll be responsible for delivering compelling, accurate and
insightful coverage that serves our wide range of customers, including breaking news, policy updates, statistical releases and
exclusive stories.
As Education Correspondent, you’ll work closely with contacts across the education sector, generate original content, and ensure
stories are supported with rich multimedia elements including video, stills and graphics.
This role is ideal for a curious, self-starting journalist with strong news judgement and a passion for public interest reporting.
Key responsibilities.
* Deliver fast, fair and accurate coverage of education stories across all phases – from early years and schools to universities
and further education.
* Ensure major education developments are covered comprehensively, with the appropriate multimedia support.
* Generate exclusive stories using data, FOIs and original interviews.
* Build and maintain strong sector contacts and collaborate with other education correspondents in the wider industry.
* Forward-plan upcoming events and ensure internal stakeholders are aligned.
* Use social media to source and amplify content.
What you will need.
* NCTJ qualification (or equivalent) with 100wpm shorthand and a solid understanding of media law.
* Strong reporting and writing skills, with the ability to produce safe but compelling copy under deadline pressure.
* A sharp news sense and ability to spot stories with national interest.
* Experience or interest in the education sector is highly desirable.
* A collaborative approach, with a willingness to work across departments and formats.
What we offer.
* 25 days holiday and a holiday purchase scheme
* Annual wellbeing day
* Annual volunteering day
* Eye care vouchers
* BUPA Health cash plan
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Onsite Gym
* Employee Assistance Programme
About us.
PA is the UK and Ireland’s trusted national news agency, delivering 24/7 multimedia journalism to every major newsroom across the
country. With more than 150 years of newsgathering experience, our commitment to fast, fair and accurate reporting was recently
recognised when PA Media was named National News Media Organisation of the Year at the Media Freedom Awards.
We sit at the heart of PA Media Group, a diverse portfolio of media and data businesses, including the picture agency Alamy and
the video platform StreamAMG. Whether it's breaking news, live video, expert analysis or high-quality visuals, we provide
essential content to publishers, broadcasters and brands.
Inclusion.
We’re proud of our inclusive culture where individuality is celebrated, and people are empowered to do their best work. If you
need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team, we’re here to help.
About the role.
We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Education Correspondent to join our editorial team on a fixed-term basis to cover
parental leave.
This is a key role in our specialist reporting unit, offering the opportunity to cover one of the most important beats in UK
public life, from early years to further and higher education. You’ll be responsible for delivering compelling, accurate and
insightful coverage that serves our wide range of customers, including breaking news, policy updates, statistical releases and
exclusive stories.
As Education Correspondent, you’ll work closely with contacts across the education sector, generate original content, and ensure
stories are supported with rich multimedia elements including video, stills and graphics.
This role is ideal for a curious, self-starting journalist with strong news judgement and a passion for public interest reporting.
Key responsibilities.
* Deliver fast, fair and accurate coverage of education stories across all phases – from early years and schools to universities
and further education.
* Ensure major education developments are covered comprehensively, with the appropriate multimedia support.
* Generate exclusive stories using data, FOIs and original interviews.
* Build and maintain strong sector contacts and collaborate with other education correspondents in the wider industry.
* Forward-plan upcoming events and ensure internal stakeholders are aligned.
* Use social media to source and amplify content.
What you will need.
* NCTJ qualification (or equivalent) with 100wpm shorthand and a solid understanding of media law.
* Strong reporting and writing skills, with the ability to produce safe but compelling copy under deadline pressure.
* A sharp news sense and ability to spot stories with national interest.
* Experience or interest in the education sector is highly desirable.
* A collaborative approach, with a willingness to work across departments and formats.
What we offer.
* 25 days holiday and a holiday purchase scheme
* Annual wellbeing day
* Annual volunteering day
* Eye care vouchers
* BUPA Health cash plan
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Onsite Gym
* Employee Assistance Programme