US Correspondent

Role purpose and overview

The US Correspondent is an experienced journalist covering the US output both online and in print.

The US team provides breaking news, features and analysis on stories across the country. They are expected to develop sources in various fields that add weight to their reporting. The team works across a variety of formats, including video, podcasts and live-blogs. The pace is fast so accuracy and speed under pressure is essential.

Key responsibilities

• Be responsible for providing the Telegraph's coverage of US affairs, overseen by the foreign desk. 
• Write breaking news stories and provide relevant longer form pieces, including comment and features when required.
• Focus on digital storytelling and the use of analytics and social media to develop and retain an online audience.
• Develop sources in fields such as politics, defence or the judiciary
• Pitch ideas that fit with the Telegraph’s interests
• Work in close contact with the foreign desk.
• React to the demands of a 24/7 online news environment.
• A readiness to travel at short notice will be expected.

Key skills

• Significant journalistic experience of writing and editing for a newspaper or website.
• Deep knowledge of and curiosity about the US.
• Proven ability in filing clean copy to strict deadlines.
• Interest in and knowledge of multimedia storytelling.
• Experienced in both breaking news and working on longer pieces, projects, comments and features.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure and work autonomously in a remote location.

Our benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.