About the Opportunity

Position Overview

Department

External Affairs / Communications

Location

London Campus (fully on-site five days a week)

Term

Full-time; Permanent

Salary

per annum depending on experience

Benefits

25 days holiday allowance (pro rata) plus winter break 2731 December (excl. Bank Holidays); group life assurance; group income protection; pension scheme; private healthcare (optional)

Reports To

Executive Editor NGN (Boston MA)

Start Date

As soon as possible

The Role

Northeastern Global News (NGN) Northeastern Universitys award-winning daily news organisation is looking for a talented and experienced News Reporter to be based on our London UK campus. The ideal candidate is a versatile storyteller who can report on complex topics and produce compelling well-researched articles with speed and accuracy.

The London News Reporter will cover newsworthy stories that showcase the universitys community academic programmes faculty research and expertise experiential learning and campus addition the role requires covering timely news and global events identifying unique angles to connect world news back to the universitys work and mission.

The Reporter will deliver accurate timely journalism across multiple digital platforms and must have several years of experience working for daily commercial news organisations including covering breaking news and reporting on a variety of topics under tight deadlines.

NGN is part of Northeasterns Communications team in External Affairs. The London News Reporter is part of a team of journalists who work closely with media relations social media and multimedia teams. It is a highly data-informed organisation with ambitious goals and impeccable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Report write and publish breaking news daily stories and enterprise features for a large national and global audience.
• Work closely with editors to refine pitches shape coverage and uphold high standards of accuracy and editorial quality.
• Develop and maintain reliable sources across the Northeastern community and relevant external stakeholder groups.
• Produce stories that are clear engaging and accessible to a broad readership.
• Collaborate with media relations social media and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data graphics photos and video.
• Evaluate news tips and identify the most newsworthy story ideas bringing a curious and relentless approach to reporting.
• Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting decisions and follow-up coverage.
• Adhere to NGN editorial guidelines AP style and fact-check all work thoroughly.
• Identify unique angles on global news cycles that are relevant to Northeasterns academic and research enterprise.

Person Specification

Requirements

E / D

Education & Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (Journalism Communications English etc.)

D

Experience

Substantial demonstrated reporting experience with commercial daily news organisations (digital or print)

E

Demonstrable ability to handle breaking news with speed and accuracy

E

Newsroom experience in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

E

Experience interpreting public documents data and filings to inform storytelling

E

Familiarity with SEO and audience engagement strategies

E

Knowledge of current social media platforms and their use in storytelling

E

Experience with content management systems (WordPress preferred)

D

Experience with multimedia or video reporting

D

Data journalism or basic visual storytelling skills

D

Skills & Abilities

Excellent news judgement and a relentless pursuit of newsworthiness

E

Superb writing copy-editing and interviewing skills

E

Excellent command of AP style

E

Strong source-building and relationship management skills

E

Solid grasp of data and ability to use it to inform storytelling

E

Impeccable verbal and written communication skills

E

Superb attention to detail and accuracy without sacrificing speed

E

Ability to multitask manage deadlines and respond quickly to developing stories

E

Superior work ethic capable of handling a heavy complex and varied workload

E

Collaborative hands-on and collegial working style

E

Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic fast-paced environment

E

E Essential D Desirable

Further information

This role is 5 days in the office on Northeasterns Londoncampuswhich includes reporting around the university and sometimes offcampusfor certain remote arrangement is not an -hours work including weekends and holidays is routinely required.

Application Process

Please email your applications to Ann Simmons -

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page and a full curriculum vitae.

Closing date is the 23rd of April 2026.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged solely on merit. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Position Type

Additional Information

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However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application process

Applications should be made by 00:00 on the job postings end date (if applicable).

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.

The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.

Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

For staffs own wellbeing for part time roles the expectation is if you have multiple roles they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week) and for full time roles the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.