About the role

  • Trainee Reporter for a digital team reporting on news in Cambridgeshire. Working in a hybrid role with opportunities for training and progression.

Responsibilities

  • Live blogging a breaking incident one minute and picking up on a story that will fly on social the next.
  • Working on high‑performing evergreen content that means people frequently return to our websites.
  • Publishing stories across our social media and digital platforms.
  • Working on more in‑depth stories in the background, covering a range of topics.
  • Contributing to weekly newspaper editions alongside the existing team.
  • Working fast, first and accurately as part of the reporting team.
  • Optimising content for social and search audiences with support.
  • Working within IPSO regulations and legal and ethical guidelines.
  • Participating in early and late shifts, as well as some weekends, on a rota basis that is not too intrusive.
  • Taking part in interviews held on a rolling basis.

Requirements

  • NCTJ qualifications, shorthand preferable, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Ability to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news.
  • Confidence working across digital platforms and social media.
  • Ability to identify trending stories and high‑performing evergreen content.
  • Strong digital storytelling skills and willingness to learn.
  • Commitment to legal and ethical guidelines, including IPSO regulations.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a dedicated digital news team.
  • Willingness to work a hybrid pattern across office, home and patch.
  • Drive to progress to senior reporter through training and support.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
  • Structured career progression & ongoing training
  • Pension plan
  • Employee Helpline counselling and advice
  • Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
  • Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

Job title

Trainee Reporter

Job type

Experience level

Entry level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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