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Sky News is seeking an ambitious digital political reporter to be a key member of our Westminster team. The successful candidate will cover the big political events of the day and generate original and exclusive stories.
What You'll Do
* Break original political news stories for Sky News.
* Cover daily politics live as part of Sky News' Politics Hub live blog.
* Pitch ideas for digital content including videos and interactive features.
* Uphold Sky News' standards of accuracy.
* Work both independently and as part of a team.
* Cultivate political contacts in order to break stories.
What you'll bring
* A keen eye for political stories and an understanding of the political landscape.
* A track record of finding, writing and producing stories to a high standard for recognised news organisations.
* Experience in creating engaging digital video content.
* First class news‑writing ability (including flawless written English).
* The ability to spot a top line, know‑how to refresh a story and keep it moving.
* Great communication skills both verbal and written and demonstrable ability to work under pressure.
* A contact book including politicians, civil servants and relevant stakeholders.
* Flexibility for changing work patterns and commitment to accuracy, regardless of platform.
The Rewards
* Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows.
* A generous pension package.
* Private healthcare.
* Discounts and cashback at over 800 retailers.
How You'll Work
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work.
Your Office Base
London Millbank.
Inclusion
We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.
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