Obtained a monitor document of hard-hitting journalism? Then be part of the LFF group
Deadline: 30th October
Left Foot Ahead is searching for a journalist with a ardour for reporting on commerce union points in addition to employees’ rights and campaigns for higher pay and dealing situations.
You may be masking industrial disputes and points affecting commerce unions at one of many UK’s main political information and remark websites – writing and serving to to develop and develop the outlet.
The journalist will be part of us at an thrilling time, with a brand new Freelance Fund, a refreshed board of administrators, and at a time when our attain is rising. The position presents quite a lot of autonomy and scope for serving to to form a revered impartial publication.
Function and Duties:
- The position is for two days every week of distant work (8:30am-4:30pm).
- This will simply match round different freelance work or a part-time position. The speed is £125 per shift.
- You may be answerable for discovering and writing topical, evidence-based tales with an emphasis on reporting on commerce union campaigns and actions
- The position is for an preliminary six-month interval with the potential for extension.
- You may be answerable for researching, writing in addition to disseminating your tales on commerce union campaigns and actions
- In depth information protection of business disputes
- Interviews with key figures and grassroots activists within the Labour motion
- Reporting on inner democracy throughout the commerce union motion, corresponding to within the election of commerce union Basic Secretaries
- Evaluation of developments in commerce union technique, for instance the leverage mannequin of organising being utilised by Unite, or the migrant employee organising undertaken by unions corresponding to IWGB and UVW.
- It’s possible you’ll be required to cowl information diary tales when wanted
Different duties will embody:
- Utilizing and constructing our social media base
Important Abilities and Traits:
- A monitor document of manufacturing hard-hitting, unique on-line journalism with a powerful portfolio. We’re searching for demonstrable writing abilities, together with the power to jot down copy with each pace and accuracy
- Proof of sturdy analysis and evaluation abilities
- At the very least one yr expertise working in a regional or nationwide newsroom
- A powerful working information of British politics and present affairs
- Dedication to the progressive Function and Values of Left Foot Ahead
- Skill to seek out off-diary, unique exclusives and tales and domesticate sources
Fascinating Abilities and Traits:
- NCTJ coaching
- An understanding of web site analytics and development methods
- Understanding of media legislation
To use, please ship a CV of not more than two pages, together with hyperlinks to a few of your work, and a canopy letter (not more than 500 phrases) on why you’re proper for the position, to [email protected] Please embody ‘Software’ within the topic
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