General News Reporter

Are you an exceptional reporter who aspires to become a valuable addition to our London-based general news reporting team?

About us …

PA is the UK’s leading national news agency, supplying 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.

About the role …

This is very fast paced and varied role in a talented and dedicated team. No two days will be the same. You could be covering a royal visit one morning and a crown court trial in the afternoon.

You will be at the centre of the biggest UK news stories of the day, every day.

PA is a 24/7, 365 days a year news operation and you can expect your working day to encompass early mornings, late evenings and weekends.

What you can expect day-to-day ...

All-round news reporter comfortable with court cases, inquests, your own exclusives and uplifting off-diary uplifting stories and much more.
Produce accurate, fast, impartial and clearly written copy in line with the PA news agency’s core standards
Take stills and shooting video where required
Use social media to source exclusive and breaking news stories
Work closely with PA customers, whether local or national

Who you are ...

You’ll have a background in reporting at an agency or daily newspaper level, possess current knowledge of media law, a minimum of 100 wpm shorthand, excel under pressure, hold an NCTJ or equivalent qualification and demonstrate the ability to verify and source social media content.

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