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Guardian News & Media

Europe live blogger and breaking news reporter

London

FULL TIME

September 4, 2024

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holding power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
We're looking for a Europe live blogger and breaking news reporter based in Brussels to write daily news live blogs and news stories for our European, UK and global audiences.
Live blogs are an integral staple of the Guardian's output; candidates could be asked to blog on different subjects from politics to extreme weather events to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
About The Role

Making sure Guardian live blogs are fast and trustworthy, pulling together your own original reporting and analysis, contributions from Guardian colleagues, and updates from wires and other news services
Writing breaking European news stories when required.
Monitoring and verifying external sources such as social media and making effective use of other relevant material, including audio and video
Liaising with editors about the focus and headline of a live blog throughout the day and, where necessary, covering breaking news.
Engaging with readers via our community team and incorporating contributions to enrich and inform coverage

About You

Proven experience of working on live news
Strong understanding of Guardian live blogging style, format and tone
Experience of using web tools
Substantial experience of using social internet tools and technologies
Excellent knowledge of news and current affairs
Good understanding of media law
Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are BAME or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
Please note, we will also accept applications from those looking to work in our London office, but please be aware you'll need to have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.
How to Apply
To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th September 2024.
Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact Sean Brinkley (sean.brinkley@guardian.co.uk) so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Job Number

511

Location

London, United Kingdom

Business Area

Editorial

Employment Type

Full time

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