Remote Life & Trends Reporter — Fast, Original Coverage

Newsweek; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Newsweek is seeking a casual Life and Trends Reporter to join our UK based digital newsroom, producing fast, accurate and original coverage for an American audience. The role covers Life and Trends stories for Newsweek.com and off-platform, with flexible remote hours and optional London office work.

The reporter will source, pitch, research and develop stories, applying strong editorial judgement, fact checking and media-law awareness. Experience in a fast-paced digital publication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a reputable, fast-paced digital publication.
• Proven ability to source, pitch, report and produce multiple stories daily.
• Ability to develop complete story packages with voices, data and visuals.
• Strong understanding of Life and Trends topics for an American audience.
• Ability to secure comment from relevant figures.
• Clear, concise and engaging digital copy writing.
• Experience using social media, Google Trends and other digital sources.

Responsibilities

• Produce multiple Life and Trends articles daily to high editorial standards.
• Pitch ideas, identify opportunities and update coverage.
• Build story packages with voices, data and visuals.
• Secure original comment via interviews, events, podcasts or social sources.
• Research and write features for Newsweek.com and off-platform content.
• Monitor wires, social media and trends for emerging stories.

Skills

Fast-paced publication

Sourcing stories

Sourcing interviews

Original reporting

Editorial judgement

Fact checking

Digital copywriting

SEO awareness

Media law knowledge

Analytical mindset

Tools

CMS

Google Trends

Analytics tools

Job description

Newsweek is seeking a casual Life and Trends Reporter to join our UK based digital newsroom, producing fast, accurate and original coverage for an American audience. The role covers Life and Trends stories for Newsweek.com and off-platform, with flexible remote hours and optional London office work.

The reporter will source, pitch, research and develop stories, applying strong editorial judgement, fact checking and media-law awareness. Experience in a fast-paced digital publication is essential.