Breaking News Reporter

News Corp UK & Ireland Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK media company is looking for a breaking news reporter to deliver fast, accurate news coverage. The ideal candidate will have experience with live blogs, a keen interest in politics, and a proven track record of filing under pressure. You will cover breaking news across various topics and pitch exclusive stories to the news desk. The position demands meticulous fact-checking skills and a self-starter attitude with a good understanding of audience data. This role offers competitive benefits and is situated in London.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary

Paternity leave up to 2 weeks

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Bikes for Work scheme

60% discount on Harper Collins books

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience filing breaking news for a national or regional news website.
• Meticulous fact-checking skills.
• Ability to run live blogs and cover breaking news across various topics.

Responsibilities

• Cover major breaking news stories across various areas.
• Consistently deliver accurate and engaging copy to strict deadlines.
• Pitch exclusive story ideas to the news desk.

Skills

Expertise in current affairs and politics

Attention to detail

Reliable and fast under pressure

Self-starter

Good understanding of audience data and SEO

Education

NCTJ qualification or degree in journalism

Job description

Job Description

The Times and The Sunday Times represent a combined 400 years of covering news and providing comment and analysis on the UK and the world. We are authoritative, credible, responsible, trusted and a part of the nation’s cultural heritage.

Your Role

The Times is looking for a breaking news reporter. You will be a reporter able to file fast, clean copy with a track record of covering live stories across a broad range of topics. Experience with live blogs is a must, as is a keen interest in politics and foreign affairs, and the ambition to land your own exclusives.

Apply with a CV and your covering letter by December 21.

Day to day you will

• Cover major breaking news stories across a broad range of areas
• Run live blogs across a range of subject areas and sections
• Consistently deliver accurate, engaging copy to strict deadlines
• Commission visual storytelling elements such as videos, charts, graphics, maps and designs
• Pitch agenda-setting exclusive story ideas to the news desk
• Help with editing the homepage where circumstances demand it

What we’re looking for from you

• NCTJ qualification, masters or undergraduate degree in journalism
• Experience filing breaking news for a national or regional news website
• Expertise and interest in current affairs and politics
• Attention to detail and meticulous fact‑checking
• Reliable and fast under pressure
• A self‑starter
• Good understanding of audience data and SEO
• A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

We are News UK

One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, Talk and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market‑leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world‑famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.

Life at News

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter.

We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee‑led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre‑existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
• Bikes for Work and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

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