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
* Spot stories, understand human interest and cultivate contacts, from government ministers to lobbyists and protest groups
* 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 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
* 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
* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Our strategy focuses on attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We currently have 13 employee-led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like-minded employees socially.
Benefits
* 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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