We seek a gifted Researcher \/ Writer \/ Journalist to empower and encourage Christians to become informed, pray and act in public affairs.<\/p>\n
Identify stories, research them, write them up and publish them either to our monthly newsletter or to our website or both.
\nIdentify topics, research them, write them up and publish them as briefing papers or stories to our monthly newsletter and\/or to our website.
\nFrom time to time interview people in the news.
\nLiaise with other supportive organisations from the UK and around the world.
\nBe or will become up to date with journalistic standards and the criminal and civil law as it applies to journalism.
\nWork creatively with the rest of the team, making suggestions and accepting decisions. Training will be given.
\nThe Charity uses WordPerfect, WordPress and Microsoft Publisher but is open to developing other tools to increase our impact.<\/p>\n
Education to degree standard or equivalent.
\nExcellent IT skills and computer literacy.
\nExcellent communication skills.
\nEffective organisational skills.<\/p>\n
The ability to work co operatively as part of a team,
\nThe ability to make good use of time and stay focussed when working independently.
\nHigh degree of confidence and self-motivation.
\nThe ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
\nGood attention to detail.
\nStrong commitment to the Christian Faith and a passion for the values and objectives of Christian Voice.
\nFlexibility in terms of hours.
\nWillingness to travel as necessary.<\/p>\n
Salary: \u00a320,000 – \u00a325,000 per annum
\nHours: 40 hours per week. Normally, hours will be Monday to Friday, but some Saturday working may also be involved.
\nHolidays: 20 days paid holiday pro rata + Bank holidays
\n* It is possible that this job could be done at least initially on a self-employed basis.
\nReporting to: Director of Operations.
\nLocation: Based at home with some travel required.<\/p>\n