East Midlands Reporter

We are looking for a high-quality reporter to join our news reporting team covering the East Midlands

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly-respected team with a reputation for speed and accuracy that is second to none.

About us

PA Media is the UK’s national news agency, supplying 24/7 journalism to every newsroom in the country. It sits at the heart of the PA Media Group which is now a portfolio of diversified news and information companies encompassing a large data division, the picture agency Alamy and the streaming service StreamAMG, among others.

What you will be doing …

Based in East Midlands, you will report on all aspects of the region for a national audience, whether court cases, politics, human interest or your own exclusives
Producing accurate, fast, impartial and clearly written copy in line with the PA news agency’s core standards
Working closely with the photography and video journalist on the patch and taking stills and shooting video where required
Using social media to source exclusive and breaking news stories
Developing contacts, in politics, the courts or the wider community
Working with other reporters across the north and helping to cover their patch if required
Working closely with PA customers, whether local or national

What you’ll need …

Extensive experience of reporting – ideally to agency/daily newspaper level.
Up-to-date knowledge of media law and an interest in politics
Minimum 100wpm shorthand
To be able work under pressure
An NCTJ or equivalent qualification
The ability to verify and source social media material
A driving licence – the patch is large and long journeys may be necessary.

What we offer …

5 weeks holiday in addition to 8 public holidays (pro-rated for part time employees)
Holiday purchase scheme
Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Cycle 2 work scheme
Company Pension (4x and matched by us)
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Day
BUPA Health Cash Plan