News and Features journalist

Job Title                                            News and Features journalist

Salary                                                £25,000 per annum

Location                                           Home/London Office                         

Hours of work                                 35 hours per week

Reporting to                                    Editorial Director                          

Premier Christianity is the UK's leading Christian magazine. We're on a mission to help people encounter God through media, and inform, inspire, and engage Christians around the world through our news reporting and insightful analysis. Our content ranges from testimonies and real-life stories to in-depth features and biblical teaching.

We're seeking a News and Features Journalist who will contribute to all aspects of our output, from editorial planning and commissioning, to writing for print and web, and contribute to our thriving digital and radio platforms.

Role Overview

In this role you will:

•             Write inspiring, encouraging, and challenging articles for the UK’s leading Christian magazine

•             Contribute to both the print magazine and our busy online platforms

•             Conduct and edit interviews with leading figures in Church and culture.

•             Commission engaging articles and real life stories

•             Participate in editorial and design meetings, bringing your own pitches and ideas.

•             Assist in finalizing the print magazine to meet monthly deadlines.

•             Develop contacts with columnists and contributors.

•             Represent the magazine at events and on air.

Why Join Premier?

•             We offer competitive salary

•             Hybrid work

•             Additional leave on your birthday

•             Extra annual leave in addition to statutory

•             Competitive sickness absence pay scheme

•             Life Assurance scheme

•             Employee Assistance with online GP scheme

•             Working from home equipment allowance

•             Eye care scheme

•             Competitive maternity/paternity pay 

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, Premier offers:

·                       Great place to work, with people that support, encourage and look out for one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually.

·                       Mission-driven work where you make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions worldwide.

·                       Dynamic team culture with supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.

Please note that the nature and/or context of the role mean that an occupational requirement applies for the postholder to be Christian.

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