News and Features Reporter
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Position Overview & Specifications
ALL THE BENEFITS OF REMOTE WORKING WHILE MAKING GLOBAL NEWSROOM IMPACT ON YOUR CAREER
GENEROUS BONUS SCHEME
COMPANY PENSION
We celebrate extraordinary real people and impactful photography from the UK and across the planet.
This established UK press agency is recruiting a Features Reporter with an indefatigable passion for human interest and image-led news stories.
By joining our skilled team of staff writers, and both working hard and creatively, you will find your incredible stories published in the UK national newspapers (from The Guardian to the Times, and The Mirror to the Telegraph), online news outlets (from The Sun, MailOnline to LadBible) and Womens Magazines (from Chat to Take a Break).
Your most powerful case studies will find themselves featured on UK television shows such as This Morning, Lorraine and Good Morning Britain, as well-as world famous US talk shows.
You must be a people person with a good telephone/video call manner, full to the brim with ideas, and have a fluency for social media. You must be hungry to have your work featured widely in the mainstream media.
Your writing must be fast, accurate and to the point, with a flair for identifying a jaw-dropping top line. You must be positive and an exceptionally hard worker. A knowledge of visual storytelling and how to select the right images and video content is desirable. Experience of working with photographers to syndicate their material would be an advantage.
Company Description
You will work for Media Drum World and its sister brand MDWFeatures. We specialise in international picture-video syndication and the production of real-life feature stories.
From our global network of independent journalists, photographers and videographers, we source and supply exclusive words-picture-video content to the UK national newspapers, broadcasters, book publishers, commercial clients and international media outlets.
Our skilled editorial team works closely with media clients, public relations professionals and members of the public to ensure our carefully chosen stories are placed with world-renowned news, magazine and broadcast brands.
Requirements
· You must be a positive person and an exceptionally hard worker.
· Knowledge of visual storytelling and how to select the right images and video content is desirable.
· You must be an expert in social media.
· You must have a good telephone manner and be confident representing the company
· You must be equipped to work from home effectively, with your own well-maintained computer and a fast and reliable internet connection.
· Ideally, you will be a reporter with at least six-months paid experience at a newspaper, digital publisher, magazine, or agency.
· However, exceptional graduates and with relevant qualifications and work experience will be considered.
To Apply
Carefully look through our socials to make sure this role is for you:
IG: @mediadrumimages @MDWfeatures
facebook.com/mediadrumimages facebook.com/mediadrumworld
Provide your CV, cover letter and links to your work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary DOE
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,673.60-£24,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: Remote
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for News and Features Reporter roles across MediaDrumWorld-MDWFeatures's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,674 - £24,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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