The Bookseller, Senior Reporter (12 mo. FTC)
- Employer
- The Stage Media Company Ltd
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £25,500 - £27,000 FTE
- Closing date
- 30 Jan 2022
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- Industry
- Journalist
- Job Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Sector
- Online, Trade Publication, B2B, Magazine
- Discipline
- Reporting, Writer, Digital Journalist, Reporter
Job Details
Job title: Senior Reporter
Reports to: News Editor
Main purpose of the role
To work with the news team to create engaging editorial content of the highest standard for the web, magazine and other platforms, conforming to The Bookseller’s house style.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Writing fast, accurate news stories for www.theBookseller.com online, including for daily morning news email, with a focus on looking for original stories and scoops
- Contributing news and feature stories to the print content of The Bookseller
- Developing constructive contacts on defined patches in order to pick up scoops, get comments, take feedback etc.
- Working both on own initiative and as a team with the other reporters on larger stories, and with flexibility on other patches as news team needs require.
- When pandemic allows, representing The Bookseller in face-to-face meets with contacts at launch events, conferences and presentations.
Key skills required:
- Substantial experience of news reporting on a business-to-business magazine, daily or weekly newspaper or news website
- PC and Mac literate
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Familiarity with the book industry will be an advantage
Personal Attributes required:
- Able to work independently but also as part of a wider team
- Shows initiative and is self-motivated
- Organised and demonstrates excellent attention to detail
- Intuitive to business needs
- Able to network and develop relationships
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to positively contribute to a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Benefits
• Excellent training and the opportunity to develop your career
• Based in the heart of London Bridge
• Access to our discounts’ portal
• Membership to Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension
• Annual season ticket loan
• Life Insurance
We will consider candidates who would prefer a four-day working week as an alternative to a full-time post
Company
The Stage Media Company, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Bookseller and The Stage.
The Bookseller is the leading trade magazine for the publishing industry in the UK. Founded in 1858, we are fiercely independent. As well as the weekly print magazine, The Bookseller is available online via subscription, and runs The British Book Awards, The YA Book Prize, the Marketing & Publicity, Children’s and FutureBook conferences. It is now owned by The Stage Media Company.
Established in 1880, The Stage is the weekly newspaper and website providing news, opinion and features about the UK theatre and performing arts industry. The Stage runs leading annual events, including The Stage Awards, the highest-profile awards celebrating excellence in British theatre across the whole of the UK, and The Stage Debut Awards, the only awards dedicated to recognising breakthrough theatre talent.
Company info
Websites
http://thebookseller.com/
http://thestage.co.uk
Location
47 Bermondsey Street
London
SE1 3XT
United Kingdom
- Website
- http://thesbookseller.com/
- Location
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47 Bermondsey Street
London
SE1 3XT
United Kingdom
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