US Reporter

Role purpose and overview

The Telegraph is looking for a US Reporter who can cover breaking news and also bring in exclusive stories as well as features and dispatches.

They should be confident working across online platforms to ensure The Telegraph has the best US coverage. The US Reporter must be comfortable filing stories to tight deadlines, running live-blogs and also writing at length when needed.

They will work closely with the US news editor and the rest of the US team, as well as with foreign news editors and other news reporters and specialists across the Telegraph.

Key responsibilities

• The US Reporter is expected to provide high quality, accurate coverage of breaking news events, either through live blogs or often fast-turnaround news stories
• The stories should be clear, concise, and  in house style.
• The US Reporter will help cover events such as elections, court cases, natural disasters and national and global politics.
• They should also develop stories and build contacts across a range of subjects.
• They will be expected to provide a regular stream of ideas for original journalism and stories of their own.
• They will be expected to meet tight deadlines and to organise their schedule around the demands of the newsroom.
• The US Reporter is expected to have an understanding of the stories which attract readers online and that readers and subscribers to The Telegraph are interested in.

Key skills

• Experience working as a reporter for a national newsroom or equivalent is essential.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of US politics and current affairs is desirable.
• An ability to write clear, accurate copy is essential.
• It is essential that candidates are able to process large amounts of detailed information quickly and accurately.
• It is essential to be highly organised and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously while effectively prioritising different tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• It is essential to be a strong verbal communicator, who is able to explain stories succinctly and clearly to editors.
• Knowledge of how best to present stories online is desirable.

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.

The US Reporter will benefit from working under senior US correspondents and editors and will be encouraged to work with them and learn from them. There may be opportunities to undertake hostile environment training should the need arise.

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.