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Trainee/Junior reporter - LondonStart date – ASAPSalary: 26k-30k inc London weightingDeadline – October 1Who we are:Every day hundreds of stories, images and videos from SWNS are published and broadcast across the national and international media.They are created by a team of dedicated journalists, photographers, videographers and editors based across the UK who are passionate about real, original stories.We combine traditional reporting with the best content-gathering techniques for digital and social media to produce a news wire that drives millions of views every day.Our journalists cover breaking news, court cases, amazing human interest stories, consumer issues, health studies, scientific breakthroughs, stunning imagery and viral videos.Our clients are the biggest news publishers and TV shows in the world – including the Sun, Mirror, Daily Mail, Times, Telegraph, New York Post, LADbible and Have I Got News For You.Who we’re looking for:A trainee or junior reporter to work in our busy London patch – while also part of our wider news teams across the UK.You will be involved in finding, researching and writing national news stories under the guidance of our experienced news editors. We also carry out commissioned work for national titles.The reporter would get out from behind their desk, speak to real people face-to-face and on the phone. They also utilise digital tools and social media to source and verify stories.The role:Successful candidate will have the flexibility of working from home. A driving license and car is useful but not essential.An NCTJ qualification or similar along with shorthand is the minimum for a trainee.A junior reporter would also have this but also some experience on a local title, website or equivalent.Social media skills are a must. You should know your way around all the platforms – and how to use them to source stories.SWNS is proud to be a National Living Wage employer.SWNS also has a generous and growing list of employee benefits, including:25 days annual holiday plus Bank HolidaysCompany pension scheme with employer contributionHybrid working policyEnhanced maternity and paternity packagesLife assurance schemeShopping discount scheme, tech benefit schemeGym membership discount, Cycle to WorkSavings on childcarePlease apply with a covering letter explaining how you fit the criteria above, and why you want to work at SWNS, along with a CV.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per yearBenefits:Bereavement leaveChildcareCompany eventsCompany pensionCycle to work schemeEnhanced maternity leaveEnhanced paternity leaveGym membershipHealth & wellbeing programmeLife insuranceSick payStore discountSchedule:8 hour shiftWork Location: Hybrid remote in LondonApplication deadline: 01/10/2023