Political Correspondent - YorkshireLive

YorkshireLive

17h•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled Political Correspondent to join our dynamic team at YorkshireLive. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced journalist to find and report on the political stories and issues which matter to our readers, producing both engaging content for YorkshireLive as well as serving as a contributor to political content at a network level for other brands including HullLive and more. This is a home based role, covering primarily Yorkshire, we are therefore looking for candidates based in and around Yorkshire.

Requirements

NCTJ/NQJ qualified, experienced senior journalist with proven experience reporting on political stories in a regional or national newsroom environment.
Strong track record of sourcing, pitching and telling important local stories accurately and to large digital audiences.
Demonstrable experience working a CMS as well as shooting video on patch.
Keen and ready to contribute to podcasts, video recordings and short form social content and reels to boost engagement.
Excellent public affairs knowledge as well as an expert understanding of how national political systems and policy translate into local realities.
Expert on all things Yorkshire and can traverse your patch with ease.

Responsibilities

Finding and telling compelling local stories that engage readers, turning dry public affairs into shareable content using investigative techniques, data, and first-hand testimony.
Acting as an authority on public bodies, scrutinising local government performance, and exposing critical community issues like child poverty and hospital wait times.
Mentoring fellow reporters, leading local democracy reporters by example, covering for other roles when needed, and working with senior editors to shape YorkshireLive’s editorial stance on key issues.
Packaging stories across diverse formats including live blogs, text, video, audio, and photos, while contributing to network-wide politics output.
Partnering with political colleagues across the wider editorial network, and being willing to coordinate content plans with colleagues on other brands and the data unit, as appropriate.
Building and nurturing active online and offline communities to distribute stories, gather feedback, and engage directly with readers.
Ensuring all content is thoroughly researched, balanced, and fully compliant with the Editor’s Code of Practice.
This role will involve working various shifts on a rota basis, including some evenings and weekends, so a flexible approach is required.

Benefits

25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years.
A scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
Company pension contributions up to 6% matched.
Supportive and progressive people policies, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression.
A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
Financial Wellbeing – Access Stream, our app for managing your finances, pay, rewards and benefits all in one place.
Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.