Political Journalist

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking for someone that is not just an exceptional wordsmith and interviewer but is confident articulate, able to open doors through previous contacts or burst through doors with a determined approach in following up a lead or contact.

We are looking to our Journalist to put our ideas and concepts into words that allow us to pitch, present, pilot and produce programming to broadcasters both in the UK and abroad.

The job is predominately office based but will require you to travel around the country to conduct interviews with clients, politicians and industry leaders 1-2 times a week.

The role requires you to be flexible as filming shoots could be planned at short notice.

Responsibilities

Script, storyboarding and proposal writing for television

Plan, prepare and execute tailored presentations and interviews

Researching angles and developing concepts and ideas

Planning, preparing and undertaking Interviews with clients

Develop and update social media platforms

Personality, skills and competencies

Great written and verbal communication skills

Confident speaking on the telephone

Strong commercial awareness

High level of initiative and a good team player

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent technology skills and use of web based applications

An outgoing and likeable personality

Confidence in your own abilities

A high degree of motivation

A passion for relationship building

Resilience and persistence

Results oriented

Experience

Previous experience in journalism in a commercial environment is preferred

Evidence of lots of effective client communication and handling across multiple communication channels

Ideally educated to graduate level

Work Remotely

• Yes

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Freelance
Part-time hours: 24 per week

Salary: £75.00 per day

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 19/06/2023