Education Correspondent

PA Media; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PA Media seeks a skilled Education Correspondent on a fixed-term contract to cover key education reporting in the UK. The role involves dynamic coverage of educational developments and collaboration with industry contacts to deliver high-impact journalism. Ideal candidates will possess an NCTJ qualification and exhibit a keen sense of news.

Benefits

25 days holiday and a holiday purchase scheme

BUPA Health cash plan

Life assurance (4x salary)

Onsite Gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong reporting and writing skills, able to produce compelling copy under deadline pressure.
• Solid understanding of media law.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fast, fair and accurate coverage of education stories.
• Generate exclusive stories using data, FOIs, and interviews.
• Build and maintain strong sector contacts.

Skills

Reporting

Writing

News Judgment

Communication

Social Media

Education

NCTJ qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

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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 judgment 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
• BUPA Health cash plan
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite Gym
• Employee Assistance Programme

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Media Production and Retail Books and Printed News

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