News Reporter

About the Opportunity

Position Overview Department External Affairs / Communications

Location London Campus (fully on-site, five days a week)

Term Full-time;
Permanent

Salary £53,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience

• 25 days holiday allowance (pro rata) plus winter break 27–31 December (excl. Bank Holidays); group life assurance; group income protection; pension scheme; private healthcare (optional)

Executive Editor, NGN (Boston, MA)

As soon as possible

• Report, write, and publish breaking news, daily stories, and enterprise features for a large national and global audience.
• Work closely with editors to refine pitches, shape coverage, and uphold high standards of accuracy and editorial quality.
• Develop and maintain reliable sources across the Northeastern community and relevant external stakeholder groups.
• Produce stories that are clear, engaging, and accessible to a broad readership.
• Collaborate with media relations, social media, and multimedia teams to enhance stories with data, graphics, photos, and video.
• Evaluate news tips and identify the most newsworthy story ideas, bringing a curious and relentless approach to reporting.
• Monitor analytics and audience metrics to inform reporting decisions and follow-up coverage.
• Adhere to NGN editorial guidelines, AP style, and fact-check all work thoroughly.
• Identify unique angles on global news cycles that are relevant to Northeastern’s academic and research enterprise.

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (Journalism, Communications, English, etc.)

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

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

E = Essential D = Desirable

The 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.

Marketing and Communications
Salary Range £53,000 – £55,000 per annum

Informal enquiries may be made to:
Ann Simmons They can be reached at the following: a.simmons

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.

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