Description
About The Role
The Telegraph is seeking to hire talented Senior Personal Finance Reporters to spearhead a major relaunch of our Money coverage.
We want to hear from experienced journalists who can write engaging copy to a high standard on a full range of Money topics.
As well as writing top quality news stories, these roles will involve writing energetic and insightful pieces that help enhance our readers' understanding of complex personal finance issues and help them to make the most of their money.
The journalists will be tasked with explaining, using data and tools, how the news affects the readers and their money, and presenting this in a punchy way.
The ideal candidates will have an eye for accuracy and nose for news. Experience of personal finance is desired, but we are also keen to hear from talented journalists who could master a new specialism.
Key Responsibilities
- Writing in a range of formats including news stories, analysis, expert advice, guides, explainers and case studies (such as money makeovers)
- Updating our library of content to ensure that readers can find the best and latest money tips and guides on our site.
- Developing original and compelling ideas and creative ways to present articles – which could include graphics, calculators, video, polls and so on
- Monitoring reader correspondence via email, story comments, post and social – and use this as a prompt for idea generation
- Monitoring analytics
- Spotting stories or digital projects from raw numbers
- Working collaboratively with colleagues on other desks where appropriate
Key Skills
- Excellent, accurate writing across a range of formats
- Experience of writing and developing stories
- An ability to explain and convey complex subjects clearly and comprehensively
- An ability to find new ways to cover the same topics or issues
- Knowledge of relevant data sources
- Enthusiasm, energy and ability to be part of our happy and successful team
- An ability to show initiative and work well under pressure
Additional Skills
- A network of contacts across the spectrum of core personal finance topics including mortgages and property finance, investing, tax, pensions, banking and insurance
- Knowledge and experience of using SEO to drive new readership
- An understanding of the Telegraph audience and ideas for how to reach new readers
Our benefits
The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Training and development
With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.
Our commitment to inclusion
At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.
To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website