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Moscow Correspondent

About the job

Sky News maintains a large network of international news bureaux. We are committed to eyewitness reporting and impartial analysis from wherever we are in the world.Our current Moscow correspondent is leaving Russia later in the year. We are now recruiting for her successor.

What you’ll do:Be responsible for coverage from across Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, on all Sky News platforms, both TV and digital.Reporting to the Head of International News, you’ll be expected to deliver high quality coverage in varying forms.

The duties include:

• Reporting on all kinds of news stories in written, audio and visual form.
• Contributing analysis of political and geopolitical issues.
• Developing and displaying relevant expertise on Russian and regional politics, society and culture.
• Regular travel, often at short notice when reacting to breaking news.
• Working with bureau colleagues to choose stories and decide editorial approaches.
• Investing in long form and other innovative broadcast and digital formats.
• Playing a key influencing role with TV and digital production staff to ensure we are making the most of our content across all platforms.
• Briefing senior colleagues on plans and developments.
• Irregular working hours.

What you’ll bring:

• A successful track record as a TV and digital correspondent.
• Creative approach to storytelling and package production.
• Willingness to adapt skills to new journalistic formats.
• Ability to broadcast live in all kinds of circumstances.
• Evidence of editorial judgement, factual accuracy, and journalistic enterprise.
• Strong understanding of Russian and regional politics, society and culture.
• The ability to find news from a diverse range of sources.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• First class communication skills.
• Strong understanding of media law and compliance issues.

Sky NewsSky News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to story-telling. Our aim is to be the best and most trusted place for news, reflecting the diversity of our audience. Made by people who dare to challenge.

Made for people who want clarity in an uncertain world.The Rewards:There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky.  Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband

How you’ll work:We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You’ll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:Osterley:Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose.

You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.Inclusion:We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice.

We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential.

We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.