Reporter / Sub-Editor (Australia - Remote)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative news agency is seeking a talented Reporter/Sub-editor to join their dynamic team. This role offers the unique opportunity to cover breaking news stories while working flexible hours. The ideal candidate will be skilled in journalism and sub-editing, capable of producing crisp, accurate content under pressure. You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality news across multiple platforms, ensuring that the agency remains at the forefront of the media landscape. If you're passionate about journalism and eager to contribute to a respected organization, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Collaborative work environment

Supportive culture

Agile working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a news journalist with a fast-paced work ethic.
• Ability to produce accurate and reliable copy under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Breaking and developing news stories across various platforms.
• Sub-editing content to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Updating social media accounts with relevant news.

Skills

Journalism

Sub-editing

News Writing

Social Media Management

Video Editing

Education

NCTJ Level Qualification

Job description

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Client:

PA Media Group

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an ambitious, talented and flexible journalist ready to work for one of the most respected and innovative news agencies in the world?

Join as a Reporter/Sub-editor, and you'll be responsible for breaking and developing news stories happening in the UK overnight, working daytime hours in Sydney, Australia to provide a constant flow of content across News, Sport and Entertainment. If you can write crisp, clean copy under pressure, turn your hand to any subject, sub-edit the content of others to spot the smallest mistake, and quickly learn any additional skills around video and picture editing, then this exciting role would be perfect for you!

To be successful you’ll need proven experience as a news journalist, and clear evidence that you are fast, flexible, accurate and committed. And if successful, you will have the satisfaction of providing a rich variety of content to PA’s high-profile customers across the UK, Ireland and beyond.

About us.

PA Media is the UK’s national news agency, supplying 24/7 journalism to every newsroom in the country. It sits at the heart of the PA Media Group which is now a portfolio of diversified news and information companies encompassing a large data division, the picture agency Alamy and the streaming service StreamAMG, among others.

What you’ll be doing.

• Breaking and developing News stories across the wire, PA Now and PA Ready
• Alerting UK-based staff to major breaking stories
• Spotting and filling gaps in PA’s coverage
• Writing Sport and Entertainment content as required
• Subbing News/Sport/Entertainment content as required
• Updating PA’s News and Sport social accounts
• Monitor other media outlets and social media
• Source images and other content from social media
• Editing and transmitting images on the wire as required
• Editing and publishing video to the portal as required
• Updating schedules and diaries
• Liaising with PA’s editorial customers overnight

What you’ll need.

Are you?

• Trained to NCTJ level or equivalent?
• Able to consistently produce accurate, reliable copy?
• Able to deal confidently with customer enquiries?

Do you have?

• Experience covering major stories across news, sports and entertainment?
• A good knowledge of the UK and Ireland news agenda?
• The ability to sub-edit copy to ensure it is tight, compelling and legally safe?

What we can offer you.

This role will put you at the heart of media and journalism and no two days will be the same. You’ll have the opportunity to work with people at every level across the organisation and can also expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits that recognise your contribution
• The opportunity to work with talented colleagues in a supportive and collaborative environment
• A positive culture where your contribution is valued

The work is predominantly home based, but any of the team may be asked to travel to cover a strong story in Australia or a neighbouring country if it relates to the UK or Ireland.

Inclusion.

We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment and as well as your skills and experience we’re also focused on who you are and what else you can bring. We recognise the importance of a healthy work life balance and encourage agile working.

We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.