Retail Correspondent

The Times; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Correspondent to deliver insightful news and analysis on the retail sector. This exciting role offers the chance to work closely with a dedicated retail editor and contribute to both print and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, a knack for storytelling, and the ability to engage audiences through various media channels. If you are passionate about retail and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full salary

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Access to training and LinkedIn Learning

Generous pension scheme

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Volunteering days

Access to wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a reporter for a newspaper or financial publication.
• Strong knowledge of retail and business news.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the retail editor with news and features on the retail industry.
• Write engaging stories that meet editorial standards.
• Represent The Times on various media platforms.

Skills

Journalism

Digital Audience Engagement

SEO Knowledge

Social Media Management

Editorial Compliance

Deadline Management

Education

Degree in Journalism or Related Field

Job description

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The Times is looking for a retail correspondent to work closely with our retail editor.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and ambitious financial journalist to provide informed and engaging news stories, analysis and commentary on the retail sector.

The successful candidate will have a track record of delivering exclusives and the ability to pitch strong ideas for all sections of the paper, across digital and print.

Apply with a covering letter and your CV by April 27.

Responsibilities

• Support the retail editor with news, features and commentary coverage of the retail industry.
• Bring in regular exclusives and maintain excellent contacts in retail
• Write in a distinctive and engaging way that meets the brief from the commissioning editor and to the required length
• Be a self-starter and pitch strong ideas for all sections across print and digital
• Command respect and authority on retail. Able to communicate that knowledge effectively in print, digital, radio and television to The Times business and general news readers
• Have a strong knowledge of social media and an ability to use it to increase our readership
• Regularly pitch and contribute to digital packages that increase engagement and support subscriber growth
• When required, represent The Times on radio, television and other media - especially our internal stations.
• Collaborate with production colleagues in design, pictures and sub-editing on elements that enhance the stories you write

Skills and experience

• Experience working as a reporter for a newspaper, leading website or financial publication
• Demonstrable interest in retail and business news
• Experience in digital and a commitment to growing our digital audience
• Knowledge and experience of SEO
• Ability to use social media platforms to engage new audiences for The Times
• Able to work autonomously and to strict deadlines
• A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues

If you believe you have the skills and passion to succeed, even if you don’t meet every requirement on the list, we encourage you to apply. We value potential just as much as experience and are eager to hear from individuals who are enthusiastic about learning and growing with us.

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 inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual’s potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 12 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially.

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

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing and Other

• Industries

  Newspaper Publishing, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Retail Books and Printed News

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