Senior Showbiz Reporter

Dmgmedia; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an experienced senior reporter for its London showbusiness desk. Ideal candidates should possess a proven track record in showbusiness storytelling, with the ability to generate exclusive content and deliver copy under tight deadlines. This role offers dynamic responsibilities and staff benefits, including an in-house gym and travel discounts.

Benefits

In-house gym

Night taxi service

Cycle-to-work scheme

Travel season tickets

Discounts at retailers

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of showbusiness writing on national or local newspapers/websites.
• Impressive track record of finding and breaking stories.
• Solid newspaper, magazine, or news website experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver vibrant, clean copy to tight deadlines.
• Generate own showbusiness stories.
• Attend events outside of standard working hours as required.

Skills

Showbusiness writing

Strong headlines and captions

Flexibility regarding shift patterns

Education

NCTJ qualified

Job description

MailOnline is looking for an experienced and talented senior reporter to join the London showbusiness desk.

Suitable candidates will have experience of showbusiness writing gained on national or well-established local newspapers or websites with an impressive track record of finding and breaking exclusive stories of national and global interest.

Applicants must be able to deliver vibrant, clean copy to very tight deadlines.

Requirements include:

• NCTJ-qualified
• Solid newspaper, magazine or news website experience
• Ability to generate own showbusiness stories
• Keen eye for photographs
• Ability to write strong headlines and captions
• Enviable contacts book
• Flexibility regarding shift patterns and the ability to attend events outside of standard working hours when required

Staff benefits include an in-house gym, night taxi service, cycle-to-work scheme, travel season tickets, discounts at retailers, and company pension scheme, among many others.

The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.

Any applications received without a CV will not be considered.

About dmg media

dmg media maintains an unwavering commitment to uncovering the stories that matter most. Its brands Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, Metro, The i Paper, MailOnline, and Mail+reach more than 9 million people daily in the UK.

Its global newsroom of journalists, formidable story-getting power, and breadth of content formats, delivers highly engaging, trusted content to loyal and new audiences, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Mail brand reaches three in five Brits every month and is officially the best-read, most recognised, most engaged newsbrand in the country. It is the largest news publisher on TikTok with over 28 million total followers and nearly 45 billion views** in the past year.

*GA Sept 2024

**March 2024 - Feb 2025 inclusive

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