
Digital Reporter bei Newsquest Media Group
Newsquest Media Group · Mold, Vereinigtes Königreich · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Mold
The job is a hybrid role; there will be a combination of home working, reporting from out on patch and time spent in our regional newsroom in Mold. Ideally, you will be a fully qualified reporter with gold-standard NCTJ with 100wpm.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver fast, accurate and engaging coverage of breaking news, features and human interest stories from a vibrant and diverse patch.
- Create compelling digital content tailored to audience interests across multiple platforms, including live blogs, listicles, and long-form features.
- Collaborate with other regional titles, including the Chester Standard and Rhyl Journal, to enhance regional coverage.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local contacts, community groups and stakeholders to uncover stories that matter.
- Immerse yourself in social media to source leads, engage with readers and amplify your journalism.
- Champion the best of our local communities while holding power to account through coverage of crime, politics and public interest issues.
- Work flexibly across home, field and newsroom environments, contributing to a dynamic and responsive reporting rota.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- NCTJ-qualified with gold-standard accreditation and 100wpm shorthand (preferred).
- Proven ability to generate original story ideas and present them in digital formats.
- An understanding of digital audiences.
- Strong grasp of SEO principles and how they apply to digital journalism.
- Confident using digital analytics tools.
- Excellent time management and self-motivation, with the ability to work independently.
- Can work to deadlines.
- Solid knowledge of media law and its application in day-to-day reporting.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Contributory pension
- Perks and discounts with numerous retailers and organisations
- Opportunities for team building and training days
- 25 days’ paid holiday, plus statutory bank holidays
- An extra day off on your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
- Discount vouchers
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Mental health support via Lifeworks
- Eye test vouchers, plus £50 towards the cost of new glasses
- Annual volunteer or charity day
- Staff referral scheme