We’re hiring a Staff Reporter
Tab Media is hiring a Staff Reporter to join its London office. This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest growing and most innovative media startups in the UK.The Staff Reporter will take on an extremely valuable role in our company.
About Tab Media
The Tab is the voice of students and the UK’s largest and most influential student media brand. We have 3 million monthly unique users in the UK - the largest student audience in the country
Tab Media is a company which puts young people in charge. Our office is a hard-working environment where the average age is 23 and there is a strong sense of team spirit.
Role Purpose
The Staff Reporter will look for and publish several news stories a day in The Tab’s voice. This role is perfect for someone who is intuitive, quick on their feet, can write accurately and concisely.
Responsibilities
Finding trending news stories for The Tab's student and 18-24 year old audience
Writing several breaking news stories every day
Identifying subjects which will drive high traffic
Pitching and producing exclusive stories
Requirements
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate the following strengths and attributes:
BA or BSc
Excellent news sense and ability to spot a big story
Ability to write quickly and turn around breaking news accurately
Experience in breaking original stories for The Tab or other publications
A self-starter attitude and be motivated by results
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Breakfast provided in the office
Young, sociable company
Company MacBook
Beers and prosecco on a Friday
Annual company trips and bi-annual parties
Starting salary: £20,000 (goes up to £22,000 after one year)
Role start date: Immediately
To apply, e-mail your CV to [email protected] and a short explanation of why you want to work for The Tab and why you’re the best person for the role before the 21st October 2019. Please also pitch five trending news stories that would work for The Tab on the day of your application.







