Junior reporter - The Stage

Are you a junior reporter looking for a full-time opportunity to join a small but fast-paced news team?

As one of the UK’s oldest media groups, The Stage Media Company Ltd has an extensive publishing history which makes it a fantastic organisation to start your career.

The Stage, the leading publication for the UK theatre industry, has an excellent full-time opportunity for a junior reporter to join its small but fast-paced news team.

The successful candidate will have an NCTJ qualification or similar, a flair for writing eye-grabbing copy, be able to work to tight deadlines and will be highly proficient working across print and web. Reporting to the Deputy editor, the role requires a collaborative, proactive and flexible individual who will be part of a small team and be a supportive member at all times.

Main purpose of the role

To work with the news team to create engaging editorial content of the highest standard for the web, paper and other platforms, conforming to The Stage’s house style.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create exciting, insightful and relevant editorial content for the website, newspaper and other platforms including exclusives 
• Meet two daily deadlines for the website, and a weekly deadline for the print edition, and contribute to rolling news output as required
• Generate off-diary content for the news section, as well as other areas of the publication
• Source relevant required additional media – e.g. photos and videos
• Create and develop industry contacts
• Represent The Stage at industry events and opening nights
• Regularly communicate with the wider editorial team to contribute to the smooth running of the department
• Liaise with other departments, such as marketing and sales, for the wider benefit of the company
• Always work within accepted style, quality, law and balance requirements
• Provide cover for team members as required
• Oversee the creation of content in addition to news, such as interviews and features
• Undertake data collection and analysis
• Upload content to The Stage website

Key skills required:

• Recognised journalism qualification
• Good working knowledge of and ability to apply media law
• A good understanding of SEO
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Relevant working knowledge of UK performing arts, and entertainment
• PC and Mac literate
• Working knowledge of Adobe CS (preferred)
• Experience of video and audio capture and editing (preferred)

Personal Attributes required:

• Able to work independently but also as part of a wider team
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Shows initiative and is self-motivated
• Organised, accurate and demonstrates excellent attention to detail
• Intuitive to business needs
• Have a passion for theatre and the live arts
• Able to network and develop relationships
• Willingness to participate in continual learning
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to positively contribute to a team-oriented, collaborative environment

The Stage Media Company welcomes people from a range of backgrounds, and with different perspectives. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.

Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.

Deadline for applications is April 23, 2023 with interviews to take place the week commencing April 24, 2023.

Other information:

Normal working hours are 10-6pm and the role will be based in The Stage’s offices at least two days a week, although it is accepted that the jobholder may be required to work outside these times and out of the office as necessary and as agreed in advance.

Please note we are not able to accept recruitment agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.