UK Politics Junior Writer: Interviews, Features & Impact

Total Politics Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Life assurance of 4x salary

Season Ticket Loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The House, Westminster’s politics magazine, is seeking a Junior Writer with deep knowledge of British politics and excellent news judgement. You will conduct interviews with senior political figures, write long-form policy features and shorter news stories, and help raise the magazine’s profile across Westminster and beyond.

You will work under tight deadlines, on a role that involves social media storytelling, some commissioning, and collaboration with a small editorial team.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of British politics at local and national level.
• Excellent news judgement and ability to identify impactful stories.
• Independent, critical thinking with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct long-form interviews with senior politicians and other figures.
• Write news stories and features about politics and policy.
• Represent The House in broadcast media and other forums to raise the magazine’s profile.

Skills

British politics

News judgement

Independent thinking

Social media for news

Pressure under deadlines

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Editorial decisions

Attention to detail

Education

NCTJ qualification

Job description

The House, Westminster’s politics magazine, is seeking a Junior Writer with deep knowledge of British politics and excellent news judgement. You will conduct interviews with senior political figures, write long-form policy features and shorter news stories, and help raise the magazine’s profile across Westminster and beyond.

You will work under tight deadlines, on a role that involves social media storytelling, some commissioning, and collaboration with a small editorial team.