Welcome to PinkNews!
Our Mission
Our mission is to make the world a gayer place by connecting LGBTQ+ people (and our fans) with one another and with the content that matters most to them.
Through creating content and connections that entertain, inform and inspire we empower generations to embrace and shape the future - making the world a gayer place.
Our Vision
Our vision for PinkNews is to create the ESSENTIAL PLACE for LGBTQ+ people to connect with one another and with the culture-driven content that matters most to them.
Through achieving this vision we position PinkNews at the centre of our audience, of our industry and of society - helping to make the world a gayer place.
Joining PinkNews
Your first day
Onboarding
- Intro session & laptop set up
- Team Lunch
- Onboarding session with your line manager
Your first week
Settle in
- Get to know your team and colleagues
- Onboard to your role, learn the ropes and ask questions
Your first 6 months
Probation
- You'll receive a 6 month probation plan with key goals to achieve
Our Culture
Company culture refers to our shared values, beliefs and principles.
We want to continue building on the culture that each of our team members bring with them as they walk through the door on their first day.
We prefer the phrase ‘culture add’...not ‘culture fit’
The best people don’t just fit a culture, they add to it!
‘Culture add’ emphasises the potential to bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas that enhance and enrich our existing culture.
FAQs
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Contact a member of our People team at peopleteam@pinknews.co.uk
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Yourself! We'll provide snacks and drinks throughout the day and then at lunch we'll head out to a local restaurant.
You'll receive your PinkNews Welcome Kit including a notepad, pen and your laptop.
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We have no formal dress code. Show up in whatever is comfortable for you.
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If you'd like to flag this in advance of your start date, please contact Emily at peopleteam@pinknews.co.uk and we will support you with this.
When you start, please discuss any requirements or adjustments with your line manager or Emily.
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You'll receive an email with instructions along with a QR code to scan at reception.
Head up to the 4th floor and take a seat in Reception and a member of our team will come to meet you.
You'll be provided with your permanent office pass on your first day.
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We work on Apple Macbooks and use G-suite, Slack, Adobe and Trello.
Your line manager will onboard you to the tools necessary for your role and appropriate training will be provided
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Some of our teams work on a shift rota and some have set hours.
Our core working hours are 09:30 - 18:00 and our shift times vary.
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Our office is on the 6th floor and you can access the 4th and 5th floors too with your pass. We hot desk in the office and there are phonebooths and break out spaces available throughout the 4th, 5th and 6th floor if you require a quiet space.
The office is wheelchair accessible and there are lifts available to use.
There are automatic doors at the entrance of the building and sliding doors for meeting rooms. The doors from the Reception level through to our office are push/pull.
You will have access to free tea and coffee as well as a range of vegan snacks and drinks.
There's a microwave and fridge available to use as well as a number of cafes, coffee shops and restaurants close by.
PinkNews Glossary
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Trans & non-binary/Trans+: We use these as umbrella terms, which encompass the wide range of trans identities that exist e.g. genderqueer, genderfluid, agender etc
Same-Sex Marriage: We use either same-sex or equal-marriage, not gay-marriage.
Ally: Someone who isn’t LGBTQ+ but cheers from the sidelines (or jumps into the fray) to support equality and inclusion. Think of it as being the hype person for human rights.
Pronouns: We introduce ourselves using pronouns at the start of all initial external meetings. For simplicity, we recommend adding these to your profiles across social platforms and messaging systems where appropriate. If you ever make a mistake with pronouns, we recommend apologising and then moving on. We have all made mistakes before.
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PinkNews: We always refer to the company as PinkNews, there is never a space between Pink and News.
Annual Reviews: PinkNews follows an annual performance review cycle. Reviews are carried out in March, at which point PDPs are set for the year. We then have a formal six-month check-in in September, alongside your regular 1:1s with your line manager to ensure your development needs are being met.
LGBTQ+: PinkNews uses LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer) in all internal and external communication relating to the community.
Team Goals: We set and monitor goals as a company every year. Each quarter the SLT set a series of company-wide goals. This system provides clarity and transparency of what each team is focused on across the organisation and aims to ensure each team member recognises the vital contribution they make to the overall success and growth of PinkNews.
Bob: Our HR and people management platform
Snap: The company is Snap, the platform is Snapchat.
- We publish on Snapchat Discover (not Discovery).
- We publish Shows on Snapchat Discover
- A Snap can mean a message or a part of a user-generated Story