UK General Assignment Reporter (Legal)

TL;DR

UK General Assignment Reporter (Legal): Write daily news stories on corporate litigation and U.K./European legislative, regulatory, and enforcement actions with an accent on breaking news coverage and source development. Focus on reporting live court proceedings and oversight of London's key industries.

Location: London bureau with various flexible and remote working options available

Company

hirify.global, a LexisNexis company, is an online newswire for business lawyers covering major litigation, transactions, and regulatory issues.

What you will do

• Report and write two to four wire-length stories per day
• Build sources and develop interviewing skills
• Cover breaking news on oversight of London's biggest industries
• Observe and learn to cover live court proceedings

Requirements

• Paid reporting experience
• Demonstrated reporting and writing skills
• Experience working a beat
• Professional reporting experience
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Business or legal reporting experience

Culture & Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers, private medical benefits, and wellbeing programs
• Life assurance and competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme, travel season ticket loan, and electric vehicle scheme
• Optional dental insurance, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme, emergency care access, RECARES days, employee resource groups, learning resources, and discounts