PinkNews, News Reporter
- Employer
- PinkNews
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive salary + benefits
- Closing date
- Apr 21, 2019
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- Industry
- Journalist
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Sector
- Online, Social Media, Digital, News
- Discipline
- Reporting, Digital Journalist, Reporter, Social Media Journalist
Job Details
PinkNews, the world’s largest publisher of content relating to sexuality and gender, is seeking a News Reporter to join our digital newsroom. The role will encompass writing everything from breaking news, features, interviews and entertainment.
This is an exciting role for a reporter looking to work in a fast-paced and ever changing digital news operation. We have the biggest LGBT+ audience in the world and we are looking for a talented individual to ensure PinkNews remains at the forefront of publishing global LGBT+ news and content.
The role:
- Produce first class news content
- Respond quickly and reflexively to daily news cycle
- Source and write exclusive news stories and features relevant to our readers
- Cultivate and maintain influential sources to ensure a flow of original news stories
- Be on top of breaking news stories
- Work collaboratively with the wider PinkNews team to identify relevant stories for our platforms including; Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube
Skills and Experience:
- NCTJ qualification or equivalent/ experience
- Experience of working on breaking news within a fast-paced digital newsroom
- A passion for LGBT+ content and a belief in equality for all
- Ability to identify, pitch and write original and engaging stories
- An understanding of SEO and publishing to a social audience
- Full time availability across seven days and ability to work shift patterns
The package:
- Competitive salary + benefits
- Great development opportunities
- Fun, hardworking, social team environment
To apply:
- Please submit your CV, cover letter and examples of your work by completing the application form below.
Equal opportunities:
- PinkNews is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that celebrates differences, allowing you to do your best work.
Company
PinkNews covers politics, entertainment, religion and community news for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the UK and worldwide.
Since we launched in August 2005, we’ve grown at a phenomenal rate. Our content is now read by more people than any other LGBT+ media in the US or the UK.
- Website
- http://pinknews.co.uk/
- Location
-
PO Box 74009
London
EC1P 1TX
GB
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