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The role of political analyst is an exciting new position at the Telegraph, and will be a leading voice in our political coverage. As a senior journalist, you will draw on your experience to offer insight across all areas of politics - from Westminster intrigue to policy announcements. There is a particular focus on must-read, deep reporting and explaining the implications of political events with originality and authority.
Job Responsibility:
Providing analysis, long-reads and news on politics across the Telegraph’s platforms
Contextualising political developments in order to explain to the reader their implications and significance
Authority in explaining what political developments mean - but also originality of thought
The Political Analyst’s work should become ‘must reads’ for anyone interested in politics
Contributing to leader conferences, informing and guiding the conference on political issues
Having a presence off-platform as a face of the Telegraph’s political coverage
Representing the Telegraph appropriately at external events and on other broadcast platforms as required
Requirements:
Significant journalistic experience of writing for a newspaper or website
Expert knowledge of politics, ideally with a particular area of specialism, and an exceptional network of contacts across politics and related fields
The ability to process multiple complex sources of information and present them in a compelling and coherent fashion
Proven ability in filing clean, compelling copy to strict deadlines
Experienced in both breaking news and working on longer pieces, projects, comment and features
The ability to keep calm under pressure and work autonomously