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About the Role

We are looking for a reporter, Animals Farmed to report with objectivity on factory farming and animal welfare for the upcoming Animals Farmed project. This role will suit someone interested in global food systems, methodology, and ethical issues, who can bring an objective and journalistic lens to the relationship with farmed animals and fish. Animals Farmed is part of the Guardian’s Foundations section and works in close partnership with other departments.

Responsibilities

Cover stories as directed, including breaking news
Source interviews and stories and develop engaging ways of telling them
Monitor sources and diaries for breaking/developing/upcoming stories
Collaborate with colleagues, including desk editors, data specialists, and visual journalists
Keep colleagues informed of stories in development
Utilize social media for open journalism and audience engagement
Ensure all stories are accurate and legally compliant

Requirements

Demonstrable experience as a journalist, ideally with an international outlook
Keen interest in, and preferably knowledge of, industrial farming, animal health and welfare, and its impact on human well-being and diet
Knowledge/awareness of digital platforms and print demands
Proven experience writing news
Experienced in effectively utilizing social media and multimedia
Understanding of media law
Demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role

Skills

Journalism
Reporting
Interviewing
Storytelling
Research
Collaboration
Social Media
Multimedia
Media Law

Location

London, UK

Work Type

Hybrid
12-month fixed-term contract

Experience Level

Mid-level

Salary/Compensations

Starts from £41,223

Benefits

Six weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to purchase an additional 5 days of leave
Generous pension scheme (8-12% contribution from employer)
2 volunteering days annually
Option of payroll giving
Season ticket loans
Life cover
Income protection
Eye tests
Optional dental insurance
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policies
Access to employee benefits platform for health and wellbeing support
Free yoga and pilates classes
Corporate gym membership
Cycle to work scheme

About the Company

A diverse and inclusive global organisation delivering fearless, investigative journalism.
Committed to making a difference with award-winning journalists, commercial professionals, and digital experts.
Offers a challenging and exciting environment for career development with a focus on training, growth, and fostering an inclusive culture.
The first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.
Canteen with views overlooking the Regents Canal.

Equal Opportunity

Actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
All roles are open for everybody to apply.
Support and comfort throughout the recruitment process.
Willingness to make changes to the application process to support needs, including providing documents in accessible formats or personalizing the process.