Chief Political Correspondent

Location: Westminster, London

Position: Permanent/ Full Time

About the Role

We are recruiting an outstanding Chief Political Correspondent to play a leading role in The i Paper’s Westminster team and help shape our coverage at a defining moment in British and global affairs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a title with momentum, ambition and a clear subscriber strategy.

We are relentlessly focused on exclusive reporting, features, and distinctive insight on the stories that matter to our readers, rather than following the pack.  

The i Paper has never backed a political party, and it never will. Our coverage is robust, fair – and never boring. Being part of The i Paper’s political team gives you the freedom to chase down the stories that are most important to our readers, regardless of political perspective.

You will be as comfortable breaking scoops in Westminster as you are translating complex policy into its real-world impact. You will have the platform and support to produce journalism that matters — and the opportunity to shape our political reporting as it continues to evolve.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver original stories, agenda-setting exclusives and interviews that shape the national conversation
• Reveal and unpack the real world impact of government policy for consumers
• Identify angles others have missed into major political stories
• Provide incisive, authoritative analysis that explains not just what is happening, but why it matters
• Work closely with editors and audience teams to maximise reach and impact
• Have the creativity and flexibility to collaborate on innovative digital storytelling formats
• Use social video to broaden the reach and impact of The i Paper’s political journalism
• Identify opportunities to convert political moments into subscriber growth through distinctive, high-value news, features and insight
• Uphold The i Paper’s position of political impartiality at all times

 Person Specification

• A track record of delivering political exclusives at national level
• Strong contacts across Westminster and beyond
• Deep understanding of the UK political landscape and its global context
• Strong track record of translating government policy into real-world impact for readers
• Clear, authoritative writing style and excellent analytical ability
• Calm and collegiate in a fast-moving news environment
• Digitally savvy, with experience of driving digital performance and engaging subscribers
• A creative approach to format and presentation, with a willingness to experiment and innovate
• An understanding of the need for sharp, interpretative headlines that always move beyond straight and literal reporting
• Ambitious, rigorous and committed to editorial excellence

About Us

The i Paper is the only UK national newspaper that has never supported a political party and it reaches more than 9.2 million readers each month in print and online. It is committed to delivering accurate, impartial news and intelligent debate, trusting readers to make up their own minds. It was the winner of 2024 UK Newspaper of the Year and was named News Website of the Year in 2025. It is rapidly growing its digital subscriptions base, recently hitting 80k total subscriptions.

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The i Paper is a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity and innovation in journalism. With a commitment to employee growth, our benefits package increases with tenure, providing generous holiday allowances, health support, and opportunities for professional development. Join us in a vibrant newsroom where your leadership will inspire a talented team to deliver impactful stories that resonate with millions of readers.

Our Commitment

We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.  

We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process.