Trainee Journalist - The Mirror

Do you want to work for one of the biggest national titles in the UK? Do you want to work on some of the most important news stories of the day? The Mirror has created a Trainee scheme which will enable you to gain a wide variety of experience across our newsroom teams. These include: digital, print, daily, Sundays, news, features, sport and politics.

We are offering a passionate aspiring journalist a full-time position working at The Mirror where you will also complete a fully-funded training course to become an NCTJ qualified Journalist.

Have you always wanted to work in journalism but haven’t had access to formal training? Or maybe you have a degree in another field but Journalism is your passion? Then this opportunity is for you.

This role is a two year contract based both from home and our hub (office) in London, Canary Wharf.

Interested? Here’s how to apply.

Submit your application with a CV and a one page cover letter telling us why this is the position for you and why you want to work for The Mirror.

What will the role involve?

You will be getting to know the heart of the brand here at The Mirror, working as part of a team to cover live news while learning feature writing and interviewing skills. You will be building strong contacts for story-gathering in our existing and underserved communities while being passionate about stories you believe will be important to our readers.

Who are we looking for?

One of the most important qualities for us is that you are passionate about the news. You’re creative, curious and have an understanding of social media and storytelling across social platforms. We are looking for you to have at least 5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above including Maths and English and due to the qualification you will be receiving we ask that you do not already have any previous journalism qualifications.

What can we offer you?

The position will be offered on a two-year fixed term contract and you will receive industry-leading digital journalism training from the NCTJ once in the position.

We are offering a salary of £25,000 for the first year and £27,000 for the second year along with benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.