Experience

• Substantial, demonstrated reporting experience with commercial daily news organisations (digital or print)
• Demonstrable ability to handle breaking news with speed and accuracy
• Newsroom experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience interpreting public documents, data, and filings to inform storytelling
• Familiarity with SEO and audience engagement strategies
• Knowledge of current social media platforms and their use in storytelling
• Experience with content management systems (WordPress preferred)
• Experience with multimedia or video reporting
• Data journalism or basic visual storytelling skills

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent news judgement and a relentless pursuit of newsworthiness
• Superb writing, copy-editing, and interviewing skills
• Excellent command of AP style
• Strong source-building and relationship management skills
• Solid grasp of data and ability to use it to inform storytelling
• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
• Superb attention to detail and accuracy, without sacrificing speed
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and respond quickly to developing stories
• Superior work ethic capable of handling a heavy, complex, and varied workload
• Collaborative, hands-on, and collegial working style
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

E = Essential D = Desirable

Further Information

This role is 5 days in the office on Northeastern’s London campus, which includes reporting around the university and sometimes off campus for certain assignments. Hybrid or remote arrangement is not an option. After-hours work, including weekends and holidays, is routinely required.

Application Process

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page and a full curriculum vitae.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged solely on merit. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Position Type

Marketing and Communications

Salary Range

£53,000 – £55,000 per annum

Additional Information

About the University

Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award-winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state-of-the-art audio-visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.

Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.

Choose NU London

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).
• Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.
• Support with private medical insurance.
• Eye test reimbursement.
• Cycle Scheme vouchers.
• 24/7 employee assistance/support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to:

Ann Simmons
a.simmons@northeastern.edu

However, all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application process

Applications should be made by 00:00 on the job posting's end date (if applicable).

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.

The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.

Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

For staff’s own wellbeing, for part-time roles, the expectation is if you have multiple roles, they should not exceed full-time (37.5 hours per week), and for full-time roles, the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.