Political Correspondent (12 Month FTC)

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

As a political correspondent for Sky News in Westminster, you will be at the forefront of multi-platform reporting – breaking stories and delivering dynamic coverage in digital videos, TV, audio and social media. You will have a zest for breaking your own stories, finding new lines and a host of creative ideas about how we communicate these to our audience through engaging political content.

What you’ll do:

• Break original political news stories for Sky News across all platforms including digital video, TV, audio, online, and social platforms.
• Using your expert insider knowledge, analyse what the latest political developments mean in a wider context for all platforms.
• Pitch ideas for undiscovered content and contribute to live blogs and interactive features for diverse audiences.
• Cultivate your extensive political contacts to aid Sky’s reporting.

What you’ll bring:

• A keen news sense and ability to spot unique stories and newslines ahead of competitors.
• Deep knowledge of the UK political scene.
• Experience with high-quality stories for digital video, TV, radio, and social media outlets.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, adaptable to various formats.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong contact book of politicians and stakeholders.
• Flexibility for changing work patterns and commitment to accuracy, regardless of platform.

Team overview: SKY News

At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective. 

In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public service broadcasters and opinion-driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most-followed English language news brands on social media, bringing award-winning British journalism to a global audience. 

Sky News is part of Sky, one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies, owned by Comcast Corporation. 

Watch Sky News, free, wherever you get your news. 

The Rewards:

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

•   Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows 
•   A generous pension package 
•   Private healthcare 
•   Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers

How you'll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:

Millbank Office

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.