Reporter

Tes; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tes is seeking a News Reporter for Tes Magazine in London (hybrid work) to deliver impactful journalism on education news. The ideal candidate will have an NCTJ qualification, strong investigative skills, and a passion for public policy. This full-time role includes various benefits and a commitment to journalistic excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave rising to 30

State of the art city centre offices

Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World

Discounted city centre parking

Free eye care cover

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Monthly Tes Socials

Access to extensive Learning and Development menu

Qualifications

• Demonstrated portfolio of exclusive news stories and investigative journalism.
• Ability to uncover original stories from data and sources.
• Experience or enthusiasm for public policy and the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver agenda-setting scoops, long-reads and investigative reports for Tes Magazine.
• Build and maintain a broad network of education sector contacts.
• Collaborate with the editorial team on high-impact journalism projects.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

NCTJ qualification or equivalent

Job description

Title: News Reporter
Department: Tes Magazine
Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in office, 2 days from home)
Full time, permanent

Tes is an international provider of software-enabled services passionate about using technology to make life easier for schools and teachers. All products and services are built with teachers and schools needs at the core, ensuring they are innovative, trusted education solutions.

Please apply with a cover letter addressed to News Editor Charlotte Santry, and include links to any published work you wish to highlight.

Role overview:

Tes Magazine is looking for a news reporter to join its award-winning team.

The magazine (formerly Times Educational Supplement) has been leading on education news in the UK for 115 years, supporting schools and holding policy-makers to account.

We’re seeking an ambitious news journalist who's passionate about public policy and/or education, and has a portfolio of hard-hitting scoops.

You might be a regional journalist with a strong record of exclusives who’s looking to cover a national patch, or a general reporter wanting to specialise and produce agenda-setting investigations.

In this role, you’ll deliver exclusives across a range of regional and national patches by honing contacts, scrutinising data and asking probing questions.

You’ll work towards appearing in the wider media to discuss education stories and receive the support you need to become a top-flight reporter.

Please note: this role is focused on news writing (including long-reads and investigations) and is not suitable for candidates who wish to focus on features.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver agenda-setting scoops, long-reads and investigative reports for Tes Magazine

Build and maintain a broad network of education sector contacts

Unearth exclusive stories through data journalism and persistent inquiry

Represent Tes in wider media commentary and appearances

Collaborate with the editorial team on high-impact journalism projects

Uphold journalistic excellence and ethical reporting standards

What will you need to succeed?

NCTJ qualification or equivalent, ideally including 100wpm shorthand

Demonstrated portfolio of exclusive news stories and investigative journalism

Ability to uncover original stories from data, documents and sources

Experience with or enthusiasm for public policy and the education sector

Excellent written, analytical and interpersonal communication skills

Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple assignments

Confidence in developing and maintaining senior-level contacts

What do you get in return?

25 days annual leave rising to 30

State of the art city centre offices

Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World

Discounted city centre parking

Free eye care cover

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

EAP (Employee assistance programme)

Monthly Tes Socials

Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu