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Chief News Writer
You will be responsible for creating and executing high quality newsmaking content and fully integrated media campaigns that span digital and print media with the intended audience at the heart.
You have excellent news sense, a proven track record of sourcing hard-hitting exclusive stories and must be able to hit client objectives and briefs.
The role requires a highly organised, incredibly personable and professionally curious individual – always on the lookout for new, exciting ways to engage audiences.
You’re tenacious, skilled at managing upwards and effective in getting a job done – when it comes to projects, the agency and/or your learning and development. You take pride in your work and you work hard to get things right, the first time.
You are responsible for assisting the Head of News in shaping the news output of the agency on behalf of all clients from ideas through to coverage, improving the writing skills and news awareness of all team members, leading crisis comms and working with the wider team to deliver results.
Your experience, judgement, news sense, tenacity to get results and people skills are impeccable.
Qualifications:
- At least two years of journalism experience
- Good level of education
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met
- Pro-active and enjoys working autonomously and as part of a wider team
- Confident and assertive where required
- Flexible approach to work
- Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients
- Accurate and exceptional attention to detail