Business: emap Brand: Local Government Chronicle Base Location: Fleet Street, City of London Employment Type: Full-time, FTC – 9 months, starting January/February 2026, Hybrid (3 days in the office) Salary: £ Competitive, DOE Are you a reporter who is passionate about politics? Do you enjoy turning complex issues into compelling copy? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment with opportunities to produce agenda setting news and investigations? With the government committed to rolling out devolution and metro mayors across the country, this role offers a front row seat to a major change in how the country is governed as part of an ambitious and highly respected news team. The role LGC is seeking a senior reporter to lead our coverage of three topics that are vitally important to our readers but which also have national significance: devolution, local government finance and the local government pension scheme. The role will involve developing contacts at councils, combined authorities and pension funds across the country to deliver a mixture of diary and off diary stories, as well as interviews with senior figures and exclusive investigations. You will contribute to our daily newsletter that is read by thousands of senior council officers and councillors as well as producing analysis and commentary for our LGC Briefing. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a keen interest in politics. ...