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About the Role

You will be part of a team of 165 reporters working throughout the UK to hold local authorities to account through a BBC-supported service. Your work will mean that everyone in Harrow and Brent will get to hear about what their councils are doing in their name. If you’re a politically-minded reporter, ready to hold power to account in London, then this is the position for you!

Responsibilities

• Covering the key business of Harrow and Brent Councils, as well as the political and social issues affecting their communities
• Making sure you cover the council meetings and key decisions in a timely manner
• Building contacts, understanding and exploring key issues, writing features and breaking exclusives
• Work having the potential to also be shown on the BBC Homepage and used by other local media partners

Requirements

• NCTJ or NQJ qualified journalist
• Ideally with 100wpm shorthand skills (or be currently working towards this)
• Understanding and interest in the issues of your local community
• Previous experience reporting on local government/councils is highly desirable
• Ability to pull the stories out of the local council meetings that our readers want to know about
• A good knowledge of social media and how you can use it to drive audience and engagement from the people in your area is an advantage
• Interested in local councils and government, keen to hold politicians to account and ensure the local communities are heard
• Expert on all things Harrow and Brent and have a solid understanding of the patch you will be covering
• Ideally have access to your own vehicle in order to travel regularly to the various councils this role covers

Skills

• Shorthand
• Social media
• Journalism

Location

• London
• Harrow
• Brent
• Canary Wharf

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Mid-level

Education Level

• NCTJ
• NQJ

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
• An extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years
• Scheme to help you buy extra holiday
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters
• Company pension contributions matched up to 6%
• Salary sacrifice pension contributions
• Supportive and progressive people policies
• Enhanced family leave
• Policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression
• Healthcare cash plan
• Car lease scheme
• Wellbeing support including a 24/7 assistance programme
• Access to lots of discounts
• 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly
• Interest-free loans for season tickets and technology

About the Company

• Reach is the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher.
• We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world.
• We are home to more than 120 trusted brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like the Manchester Evening News, MyLondon, BelfastLive and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

Equal Opportunity

• We value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.
• Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
• We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.