Business Night Reporter
The principal responsibility of the night reporter is to maintain and update the business team’s output beyond GMT office hours. You will help to cover late breaking stories online and in the paper.
Key Responsibilities
Monitoring news wires and websites for breaking business and economics stories
Liaising with the rest of the business desk to ensure breaking stories are properly covered
Writing breaking stories precisely and at speed
Curating the business page of the website and uploading and editing online stories
Liaising with night staff from other departments on breaking stories
Representing the department at the evening digital news conference to promote content and news pipeline
Liaising with sub-editors to update later editions of the print section as appropriate and in discussion with the business night news editor and the group business editors
Filling in elements of the daily Business Briefing email newsletter
Producing an overnight report to aid the whole Business desk's knowledge of changes to later print editions and online
This role involves working Monday-Friday, 3pm-midnight at the Telegraph's London office (transport will be provided for the journey home).
Essential skills required for the role
Experience in an editorial role, preferably in a business-focused environment - would suit an experienced reporter looking to gain editing experience
Strong digital skills and ability to use desktop publishing systems
Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously and with a cool head
Adept at working in a high-pressure environments and producing high-quality copy to tight deadlines
Knowledge of digital publishing and SEO
Additional skills useful for the role
Previous experience of editing other’s copy would be advantageous
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.
Training and development
With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.