Westminster Correspondent (Freelance)

Novara Media is looking for a Westminster Correspondent to work with us three days a week on a freelance basis in the run up and aftermath of the May elections. This is a front-facing role, working across written, video and social media formats.

Key responsibilities:

• To generate ideas for and write original, impactful stories and analysis around the May elections (minimum one per week)
• To promote original reporting across Novara Media’s video output (e.g. Novara Live) and social media channels
• To promote reporting via contacts within the wider political and media spheres

The ideal candidate should have:

• Significant experience as a political journalist and a track record of breaking stories
• An interest in and understanding of party politics across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Strong contacts in all the major parties, especially Labour, Reform and the Greens
• The ability to write fast, clean and engaging copy
• Knowledge of journalistic good practice and media law
• Experience presenting video journalism
• A strong or developing social media following
• The ability to form professional relationships quickly and build trust with sources
• Alignment with Novara Media’s aims and values

Details:

Location: London based, with opportunities for UK travel

Reports to: Head of Articles

Contract: Six weeks from 6 April

Hours: 24 hours per week

Pay: £25.50 per hour (NM flat freelance rate*)

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected].

*Novara Media has a flat pay structure, meaning all employees are paid the same hourly rate and pay rises occur uniformly across the organisation. We are a Living Wage accredited employer.

Closing date: 5 April 2026