Transport Correspondent

The Transport Correspondent ensures the Daily Telegraph’s coverage of transport and travel, including topics such as rail strikes, flight delays and motoring trends, is comprehensive and of the highest standard.

They are responsible for finding and writing stories relating to the transport and travel industry, and are expected to source exclusives and write features when required. They should build and maintain a strong network of relevant industry contacts.

They will write stories for the newspaper and the Daily Telegraph website, with an understanding of how best to present stories online. The Transport Correspondent also works closely with news editors, other news reporters and specialists, and other journalists across the newspaper.

Key responsibilities

The Transport Correspondent is expected to provide high quality, accurate coverage of the transport and travel industry and to bring in exclusive news stories.
The successful candidate for this role will progress to writing front page stories and articles which lead the website.
They are responsible for helping to plan for and produce stories for key dates or announcements.
They are expected to write accurate, clear and concise news stories in house style.
They are expected to meet tight deadlines and to organise their schedule around the deadline demands of the newsroom.
Under pressure, they are expected to identify the best line for a potential story and relay that information to news editors clearly and concisely.
They are responsible for ensuring stories are accurate and legally compliant.
They are expected to have an understanding of the stories which attract readers online and that readers and subscribers to the Daily Telegraph are interested in. Through their articles, they will help the company to reach its goal of attracting and retaining more subscribers online.

Key skills

Experience working within the newsroom of a national media organisation or equivalent is essential. It is essential that those with a general reporting background can demonstrate an ability to find exclusive stories and develop contacts.
An ability to write clear, accurate copy is essential.
A proven ability to develop sources and contacts is essential.
It is essential that candidates are able to process large amounts of detailed information quickly and accurately.
It is essential to be highly organised and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritising different tasks.
It is essential to be a strong verbal communicator, who is able to explain stories succinctly and clearly to editors.
Knowledge of how best to present stories online is desirable.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.