About the role

  • The right candidate will be passionate about digital storytelling, hard-working, full of ideas and have a desire to come up with innovative ways of presenting stories across various platforms.
  • A large part of the role will also be immersing yourself in social media, developing relationships and understanding what matters to the community.
  • We want to tell the stories our audiences care about, championing the best of our local communities, telling powerful human-interest stories and covering everything from local politics to crime.

Requirements

  • Applications from senior reporters with a journalism degree, including NCTJ qualifications plus 100wpm shorthand, are preferable but we will also consider journalism graduates looking for a first role.
  • Digitally fluent, with storytelling across digital platforms at the heart of everything you do
  • Excellent at developing relationships with key contacts to improve coverage
  • Driven to succeed using the digital analytics tools at your disposal
  • A self-starter, brilliant with time management

Benefits

  • **Competitive salary**
  • **25 days holiday** + bank holidays + **your birthday off**
  • **Holiday buy scheme** for extra flexibility
  • **Structured career progression** & ongoing training
  • **Pension plan** & **mental health support**
  • **Perks & discounts** including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
  • Retail discounts
  • **Team building days** & annual **volunteer charity day**

Job title

Digital Reporter

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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