Overview
Senior Features Correspondent / Commissioner - Maternity Cover, 12 Months FTC
About us
The Independent is one of the world’s few profitable, digital-only news publishers. It was established in 1986 as a UK national newspaper free of party political affiliations or proprietorial influence. In 2016, The Independent became a fully digital publisher, closing print to pursue a sustainable, international, revenue-diverse business model, and to safeguard its values and journalism for the future. The Independent publishes in 6 languages (English, Spanish, Arabic, Persian, Turkish and Urdu) and aims to bring independent journalism to a global audience. Through Independent TV, eCommerce, indy100, subscriptions and other reader revenues, The Independent engages over 100 million unique global visitors per month, with total views in excess of 12 billion annually. The US is a key growth market with headquarters and teams across NYC, Washington, DC and LA. The company operates a 24-hour, global news operation.
Job purpose
We are seeking an experienced and digitally savvy features correspondent to join our team. This is a pivotal role for a strong writer with excellent commissioning capability who can step up to deputy when required.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
* We champion diversity in our teams and in our reporting. As a growing and global brand, we strive to be representative of our readers, viewers, clients and partners, and to create a sense of belonging for everyone.
* We are committed to hiring and developing a diverse workforce regardless of background, and we support our people to thrive in their careers here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Key Responsibilities
* Generate, develop and deliver original journalism across features and long-form content.
* Produce high-quality long-form writing, from investigative projects and incisive interviews to ghostwritten pieces and vivid colour writing.
* Work closely with the Long-Term Planning Desk to shape coverage and identify stories that resonate with The Independent’s audience.
* Contribute punchy, original opinion and analysis on topics from politics to cultural trends.
* Pitch and present ideas in editorial conferences when required.
* Commission and edit work from contributors, ensuring high standards of quality and tone.
* Collaborate with senior editors and audience colleagues to optimise content for a global online audience.
* Understand the demands of digital publishing and the opportunities to grow reach for long-form content.
* Cultivate strong internal and external contacts and working relationships.
Skills & Experience
* Exceptional writing skills with a proven ability to deliver compelling long-form pieces, colour features, interviews and ghosted articles.
* At least five years’ experience as a writer, correspondent or commissioning editor in a fast-paced national newsroom or online environment.
* Proven ability to commission and manage writers with a sharp editorial eye.
* Strong organisational and planning skills; able to balance multiple projects across departments.
* Confident communicator who thrives in conference and collaborative environments.
* Awareness of audience trends, analytics and social media, with an understanding of what the audience will engage with.
* Multimedia awareness and willingness to work across multiple formats.
Our values
Inclusive: We champion diversity in our teams and reporting. We prioritise transparency and effective communication in our work.
Innovative: We break the mould, take risks and pursue excellence through new ideas.
Independent: We value honesty and integrity, and we are not afraid to do things differently.
Seniorities
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Writing/Editing
Industries
* Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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