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Title: News Reporter
Department: Tes Magazine
Location: London (Hybrid 3 days a week in office 2 days from home)
Full time permanent
Tes is an international provider of software-enabled services passionate about using technology to make life easier for schools and teachers. All products and services are built with teachers and schools needs at the core ensuring they are innovative trusted education solutions.
Please apply with a cover letter addressed to News Editor Charlotte Santry and include links to any published work you wish to highlight.
Role overview:
Tes Magazine is looking for a news reporter to join its award-winning team.
The magazine (formerly Times Educational Supplement) has been leading on education news in the UK for 115 years supporting schools and holding policy-makers to account.
Were seeking an ambitious news journalist whos passionate about public policy and/or education and has a portfolio of hard-hitting scoops.
You might be a regional journalist with a strong record of exclusives whos looking to cover a national patch or a general reporter wanting to specialise and produce agenda-setting investigations.
In this role youll deliver exclusives across a range of regional and national patches by honing contacts scrutinising data and asking probing questions.
Youll work towards appearing in the wider media to discuss education stories and receive the support you need to become a top-flight reporter.
Please note: this role is focused on news writing (including long-reads and investigations) and is not suitable for candidates who wish to focus on features.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver agenda-setting scoops long-reads and investigative reports for Tes Magazine
Build and maintain a broad network of education sector contacts
Unearth exclusive stories through data journalism and persistent inquiry
Represent Tes in wider media commentary and appearances
Collaborate with the editorial team on high-impact journalism projects
Uphold journalistic excellence and ethical reporting standards
What will you need to succeed
NCTJ qualification or equivalent ideally including 100wpm shorthand
Demonstrated portfolio of exclusive news stories and investigative journalism
Ability to uncover original stories from data documents and sources
Experience with or enthusiasm for public policy and the education sector
Excellent written analytical and interpersonal communication skills
Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple assignments
Confidence in developing and maintaining senior-level contacts
What do you get in return
25 days annual leave rising to 30
5% pension after probation
State of the art city centre offices
Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World
Discounted city centre parking
Free eye care cover
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
EAP (Employee assistance programme)
Monthly Tes Socials
Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu
Other details
- Pay TypeSalary
Employment Type
Full-Time
