Reporter & Senior Reporter

Kennedy News and Media are a news agency based in Manchester, UK. We do the stories that get people talking - there's a good chance that story you forwarded to your friends this morning was one of ours.

Our award-winning journalists' headlines have featured in every national newspaper in the UK along with many of the regionals and locals - both print and online - as well as news outlets across the globe, from New York to Sydney. Our words, pictures and videos reach millions of people on a daily basis across print, digital and social media, while appearing on TV shows around the world - everything from the BBC to MTV.

The role:

We're looking for a dedicated and versatile reporter with a sharp eye for a story to join our growing team, covering a range of content from human interest to breaking news, awareness-raising health tales to unbelievable human feats, quirky picture stories to viral videos.

Our reporters enjoy being involved in every aspect of a story - from coming up with the idea and sourcing the story to interviewing, researching, writing, and putting together the final package including pictures and videos. Our team work closely together, with senior staff always on hand to ensure new starters enjoy on-the-job training and support, while we also encourage staff development and nurture progress within the company.

Along with a competitive salary, our reporters enjoy a ground-breaking commission scheme that allows staff to share in the success of their hard work.

Who we're looking for:

Someone with bags of ideas and creativity, who has a natural instinct for what makes a story and is a natural 'people person'.

Someone with a passion for news and story-telling, who's confident using social media platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and more to source the most engaging content and find people with amazing stories to tell.

For the senior reporter role, someone with a proven track record of sourcing and producing a wide array of attention-grabbing stories that get people talking.

NCTJ qualification is preferred but is not essential.

Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing. Not afraid to pick up the phone.

Computer proficient and comfortable navigating all social media platforms in order to find the best content.

Organised and punctual.

Polite and professional approach and looks to represent the company well at all times.

Creativity - and a sense of humour!

How to apply:

To apply please send a CV and cover letter to accounts@kennedynews.co.uk

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