Job Description
TV Reporter
Location: MailOnline Headquarters – London
Position: Permanent
MailOnline is looking for an experienced and talented reporter to join the London TV desk.
Suitable candidates will have experience of television writing gained on national or well-established local newspapers or websites, and an impressive track record of finding and breaking exclusive stories of national and global interest.
Applicants must be able to deliver vibrant, clean copy to very tight deadlines, report on live TV and attend industry events on behalf of MailOnline.
An enthusiasm for TV is essential, as is editorial range – we cover content ranging from daytime TV to streaming, primetime entertainment and global blockbusters.
Requirements include:
NCTJ-qualified
Solid newspaper, magazine or news website experience
Flexibility regarding shift patterns
Ability to generate their own TV stories
Keen eye for standout moments during live TV reporting
Ability to write strong headlines and captions
Enviable contacts book
Ability to break exclusive stories and secure interviews
Staff benefits include an in-house gym, night taxi service, cycle-to-work scheme, travel season tickets, discounts at retailers, and company pension scheme, among many others.
The above list is not exhaustive and constantly evolving, based on the needs of the business. Out of hours availability and a high level of adaptability are essential.
About dmg::media
dmg media’s brands deliver highly engaging, trusted content to millions of loyal customers around the globe, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The Mail brand reaches one in two Brits every month and is officially the best-read, most recognised, most engaged newsbrand in the country.*
Together, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Mail+, Metro, Metro.co.uk, i and inews.co.uk reach more than 10.1m people daily in the UK.*
Globally, dmg media’s brands reach 190M unique browsers every month across its domains and apps.**
Our newsbrands maintain an unwavering commitment to uncovering the stories that matter most to our readers, ensuring that we remain experts at delivering relevant and insightful content.
In October, the Mail became the largest news publisher on TikTok with over 7- million followers.
*PAMCo H2 2023 **GA 2023 September
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