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PA Media, Real Life Features Writer / Story Finder

Employer
PA Media Group
Location
London
Salary
£DoE
Closing date
30 Sep 2020

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Job Details

We are looking for an amazing story-finder, who is brimming with original ideas and has a proven track-record in landing exclusive stories spectacular enough to sell to the national media, to join PA Real Life as a Feature Writer / Story Finder.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced journalist, keen to be part of the Real Life Features team at Press Association, the UK’s largest and most respected news agency.

You will need to know exactly how to source a brilliant real-life story, that will drive traffic to the biggest websites and sparkle in a newspaper, magazine or on TV.

At PA Real Life, we never stand still and the successful applicant - who will be expected to have NCTJ or an equivalent qualification - will need the confidence and drive to land the very best, legally-sound real life exclusives, persuading people to tell their extraordinary stories to you.

As a Feature Writer / Story Finder for PA Real Life, you will be expected to bring in at least three exclusive online stories each week, some of which will need accompanying video.

You will also generate a stream of outstanding exclusive stories for national print publications and TV. You will need to know exactly how to use everything from conventional contacts to social media to land bestselling stories, ranging from love rats, to families affected by crime, betrayal, or extreme health conditions.

We are looking for a talented journalist, with a sound knowledge of media law and strong writing skills, who can find and chase stories, persuade people to talk solely to PA, pitch to the national media, then interview and turn around compelling and accurate articles for individual publications and websites to tight deadlines.

You will already have strong experience through working at a smaller news agency, local newspaper, real life magazine or an equivalent role in the media, as this is not job for a novice. We are looking for someone who will thrive in this fast-paced environment, where every day is exciting!

As part of the selection process you will be required to provide evidence of your published work and to complete a written test.

PA Media Group Values:

PA Media Group is committed to inspiring a positive culture and a work environment of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity and Respect.

We’re building and promoting a culture where difference is valued & everyone can be the best version of themselves and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.

We will be considering candidates as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application as we may decide to close the advert early.

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Company

We are a diverse portfolio of specialist media companies spanning news & information, data, technology, marketing and communications. Our flagship brand, PA Media, is the national news agency for the UK and Ireland.

We provide customers across the media, sport, corporate, betting and public sectors with the broadest range of content, products and services to inform and entertain their audiences.

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37 North Wharf Road
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W2 1AF
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