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The Telegraph
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London, Greater London
Senior Foreign Correspondent (fixed-term contract)
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We are looking for an experienced journalist who will play a key role in covering news events around the world both online and in print. There will be significant travel involved when covid-19 restrictions allow. This vacancy is a six month, fixed-term contract to cover a period of parental leave. Key responsibilities * Help lead the Telegraph's coverage of global affairs, reporting to the foreign desk. * Seek out exclusives and insightful dispatches, as well as breaking news, comment and analysis. * Focus on digital storytelling and use video clips and social media to develop and retain an online audience. * React to the demands of a 24/7 online news environment. * A readiness to travel at short notice will be expected. Requirements Essential skills required for the role * Significant journalistic experience of writing and editing for a newspaper or website. * Deep knowledge of and curiosity about world affairs. * Proven ability in filing clean copy to strict deadlines. * Interest in and knowledge of multimedia storytelling. * Experienced in both breaking news and delivering exclusives, comment and features. * Ability to keep calm under pressure and work autonomously in remote locations. Additional skills useful for the role * Fluency or working proficiency in other languages * Ability to film short pieces to camera and / or write video scripts The Telegraph's goal is to 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 are an equal opportunities employer, hiring solely on merit and business need. We encourage applications regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood and disability. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.