Junior Writer The House (10-Month FTC)

The House is looking for a Junior Writer with a deep understanding of British politics, excellent news judgement and the ability to produce journalism that has impact.

About The House
Founded in 1976, The House holds a special place in Westminster as Parliament’s magazine. Written by award-winning journalists, policy experts and parliamentarians, and overseen by a cross-party advisory board of MPs and peers, it is closer than any other print publication to the most powerful people in British politics.

As an impartial magazine, The House offers the inside track from Cabinet politicians and backbenchers on the leading policy debates of the day, alongside analysis from political experts.

The Role

The Junior Writer will be expected to conduct and write up interviews with leading political figures, from government ministers down, as well as writing long-form policy features and shorter news stories. Some commissioning may also be required.

Key task will include:

• Conducting long-form interviews with senior politicians and others.


• Writing news stories and features about politics and policy.


• Representing The House in the broadcast media and other required forums, helping to raise the magazine’s profile across Westminster and beyond.


• Creating journalism that has impact and is picked up by rivals.


• Using social media to tell stories and lead the online conversation.


• Assisting with administrative tasks, including uploading content, when needed.


• Carrying out any other duties reasonably requested by your direct line manager.

About you

You will have:

• A deep understanding of British politics at a local and national level.


• A capacity for independent, critical thinking.


• Excellent news judgement.


• An NCTJ qualification or significant evidence of shift work or work experience at media outlets.


• An understanding of how to use social media to gather news.


• A clear plan for the subject areas you wish to cover.


• A thorough understanding of media law, including copyright, defamation and privacy.


• The ability to work accurately under pressure.


• Exceptional multitasking skills.


• The ability to work effectively in a team or independently.


• Strong administration skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.


• The ability to make decisions on live news coverage authoritatively and quickly.


• A flexible approach, the ability to think quickly, strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a demanding environment.


• A confident and proactive approach, with a willingness to be hands-on.


• Excellent relationship-management and interpersonal skills.


• An open-minded, consultative approach.


• The ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback.


• The ability to solve problems creatively.


• Excellent attention to detail.

This is a 10-month fixed-term contract, starting in January 2027 and ending in October 2027.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Life assurance of 4x salary


• Season Ticket Loan


• Employee Assistance Programme

Please note that benefits are subject to eligibility and may vary for fixed-term employees. Annual leave will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Equal Opportunities

At Total Politics Group, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, identities, and experiences, particularly those from groups that are typically underrepresented. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please submit your application via our Company Careers Page.