Junior Writer – 10-Month FTC

Total Politics

. Conduct and write up long-form interviews with senior politicians and other leading political figures .

Posted 10/1/2026contractLondon • United KingdomJunior💰 £30,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a deep understanding of British politics and media law, with the ability to create impactful journalism and effectively utilize social media for news gathering. Exhibits strong communication, multitasking, and organizational skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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Deep Understanding Of British PoliticsNCTJ QualificationExcellent News JudgementUnderstanding Of Media LawStrong Administration Skills

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Hard Skills

Long-Form Interview WritingNews Story WritingPolicy Feature WritingSocial Media UtilizationContent Uploading

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingExcellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingMultitasking

Certifications & Qualifications

NCTJ Qualification

Industry Keywords

British PoliticsMedia LawCopyrightDefamationPrivacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct and write up long-form interviews with senior politicians and other leading political figures
Write news stories and long-form policy features about politics and policy
Undertake some commissioning
Represent The House in broadcast media and other forums to raise the magazine’s profile across Westminster and beyond
Create impactful journalism that is picked up by rival publications
Use social media to tell stories and lead the online conversation
Assist with administrative tasks, including uploading content, when needed
Carry out other duties reasonably requested by the direct line manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep understanding of British politics at a local and national level
Capacity for independent, critical thinking
Excellent news judgement
An NCTJ qualification or significant evidence of shift work or work experience at media outlets
Understanding of how to use social media to gather news
Clear plan for the subject areas you wish to cover
Thorough understanding of media law, including copyright, defamation and privacy
Ability to work accurately under pressure
Exceptional multitasking skills
Ability to work effectively in a team or independently
Strong administration skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to make decisions on live news coverage authoritatively and quickly
Flexible approach, ability to think quickly, strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines in a demanding environment
Confident and proactive approach, with a willingness to be hands-on
Excellent relationship-management and interpersonal skills
Open-minded, consultative approach
Ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback
Ability to solve problems creatively
Excellent attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Cycle to Work scheme
Life assurance of 4x salary
Season Ticket Loan
Employee Assistance Programme