Your mission HELLO! is looking for an Online Royal Correspondent for a fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part of our editorial team, responsible for generating and delivering exclusive and high-quality royal content across our digital platforms. Location: London (Hybrid) Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in the London Office, Monday & Friday WFH Contract: Fixed-term cover How to Apply Please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and three examples of your most impactful royal coverage. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the royal live blog with live news feeds. Generate and write compelling royal content, including breaking news pieces, exclusive stories, in-depth event features and original interviews that drive significant traffic and engagement. Nurture and develop a robust network of royal contacts, including experts, palace aides and PR professionals to secure scoops. Attend relevant royal engagements and events as required, being first on the scene to secure the next major royal scoop, often under tight deadlines. Stay meticulously up-to-date with the latest royal news and affairs, writing in various styles and tones to suit different audiences and platforms, from snappy, instant articles to comprehensive, in-depth features. Collaborate closely with section editors and the wider digital team to develop content strategies that significantly grow and engage our core audience. Your profile Proven experience as a reporter or correspondent covering high-profile figures, ideally the British Royal Family, within a fast-paced news environment. Exceptional news-gathering skills and a strong track record of securing exclusive stories. Experience Experience gathering statistics and producing data-driven content. Impeccable writing and editorial skills, with the ability to turn around clean, engaging copy quickly. Experience in covering breaking royal news is a plus Qualifications Being comfortable appearing on camera for social media and Substack A comprehensive understanding of media law and the IPSO Editors’ Code of Practice. A resilient and flexible approach to working hours, including a willingness to work evenings and weekends on a rota basis, as dictated by the 24/7 nature of royal news. Why us? Benefits 25 days annual leave per year (for full time employees) 1 birthday day per year Private Medical Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance currently 6 x salary Generous Employer Pension contributions Group Income Protection Scheme Plus all of the perks of working for a fun media company! How to Apply Please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and three examples of your most impactful royal coverage.