Political Correspondent

☞ PA Media

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Update day: 21-05-2024

Location: London

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The PA news agency is looking for a top-class reporter to be part of our team covering all aspects of Westminster politics.


What you’ll be doing.

  • Filing fast, accurate and fair copy on the biggest breaking stories in Westminster and further afield
  • Producing original content and compelling analysis of developing stories of interest to PA’s customers
  • Supporting the Political Editor to oversee a committed team at Westminster
  • Working closely with PA customers, whether local or national


What you’ll need.

  • You’ll need to have and be able to develop excellent contacts and be able to pull in exclusives, investigations, and big interviews
  • The initiative to file off beat stories as well as lots of breaking political news
  • The confidence to promote your own stories via social media and through broadcast interviews
  • A lot of enthusiasm and a deep understanding of UK politics


Do you have …?

  • Experience of national or regional UK political reporting
  • Exceptional shorthand
  • An NCTJ or equivalent qualification


What we offer.


  • Premium access to the Calm App
  • Volunteering day (x1 annually)
  • 25 days holiday and a holiday purchase scheme
  • Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Wellbeing Day (x1 annually)
  • Perkbox membership
  • BUPA Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance (4x salary)
  • Training & development
  • Employee Assistance Programme


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 positively encourage agile working.

We are always open to discuss an individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to us during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you. 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.

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Deadline: 05-07-2024

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