This role offers a clear pathway to part-time or full-time paid employment. We actively recruit news journalists from our volunteer contributor pool.
Location United Kingdom (remote)
Commitment Voluntary, flexible
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Scene is looking for a volunteer news journalist to join our UK news desk, contributing original reporting across the stories that matter to LGBTQ+ communities and beyond.
This is a genuine entry point into journalism at Scene. We are committed to offering a clear pathway to part-time or full-time paid employment for the right candidate, and we actively recruit from our pool of volunteer contributors when news desk positions become available.
What you'll be doing
- Covering breaking news, developing stories and ongoing issues relevant to LGBTQ+ life in the UK, the US and around the world.
- Monitoring the news cycle and responding with timely, accurate reporting
- Pitching and developing original stories in collaboration with our editorial team
- Working to publication deadlines and Scene's editorial standards
- Writing across formats including news reports, short features and news analysis
We're looking for
- A strong news instinct and a clear, precise writing style
- An interest in — or experience of — journalism, with a particular focus on news rather than features or opinion
- A solid understanding of the UK news landscape and its intersection with LGBTQ+ issues
- The ability to work independently, reliably and at pace when the news cycle demands it
- Previous experience in journalism, media or community reporting is welcome, but not essential — we're happy to support emerging journalists
What you'll get
- A published byline and a strong portfolio of news journalism
- Hands-on editorial support, feedback and development
- A genuine pathway to paid part-time or full-time employment as a news journalist at Scene
- The chance to contribute to an established, independent LGBTQ+ publication
- A flexible, remote role that fits around existing commitments
How to apply
Send a short introduction, a brief note on what draws you to news journalism and the kinds of stories you'd want to cover, and any relevant writing samples or published work.
