Transport correspondent
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Job Description
Transport correspondent
The Times is seeking a transport correspondent to cover one of the most important beats in journalism.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding reporter with a track record of exclusives a forensic eye for weighty Whitehall documents and an insatiable interest in a subject that affects the lives of everyone.
You must be ready to spot stories understand human interest and cultivate contacts from government ministers to lobbyists and protest groups.
Please apply with a covering letter and your CV by October 19.
Responsibilities
Bring in regular exclusives and maintain excellent contacts in the transport field
Write stories in a distinctive and engaging way that meets the brief from the commissioning editor and to the required length
Command respect and authority on the subject of transport and communicate that knowledge effectively in print digital radio and television as a representative of The Times
Be a self-starter and pitch strong ideas for all sections across print and digital
Able to write across all sections and platforms seamlessly with particular attention to digital
Have a strong knowledge of social media and an ability to use it to increase our readership
Regularly pitch and contribute to digital packages that increase engagement and support subscriber growth
Collaborate with production colleagues in design pictures and sub-editing on elements that enhance the stories you write
Skills and experience
Experience working as a writer for a national newspaper or magazine
Demonstrable passion and interest in transport.
Strong contacts within the sector and a proven ability to bring in exclusive stories
Experience in digital and a commitment to growing our digital audience
Able to work autonomously and to strict deadlines
Excellent presentation skills and able to communicate succinctly and effectively
Experience working collaboratively
A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues
We are News UK: One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times The Sunday Times The Sun The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT Times Radio Talk and Virgin Radio UK and we have market-leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news analysis opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel audio and video events and experiences our multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.
Life at News
Driven by passion guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.
To do this we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individuals potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity Equity and Inclusion Strategy which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider more representative pool developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 13 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially.
Benefits
Some of our benefits include:
Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
Wide range of training available plus full LinkedIn Learning access
Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
Discounted gym memberships free ClassPass at Home weekly virtual yoga classes
Bikes for Work and Electric Car scheme
Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP physio/massage and counselling
A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
30 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year
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About The Company
Employment Type
Full-Time
