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Local Democracy Reporter

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United Kingdom , Huddersfield

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Job Description:

This is a maternity cover fixed term contract role, initially for 12 months, starting in May 2026. The role is to shine a light on the daily decisions of councils, to ensure politicians keep their promises and to break essential stories about public interest issues. The reporter will be part of a team of 165 reporters working throughout the UK to hold local authorities to account through a BBC-supported service.

Job Responsibility:

  • Cover the key business of Kirklees Council, as well as the political and social issues affecting its communities
  • Cover council meetings and key decisions in a timely manner
  • Build contacts, understand and explore key issues, write features and break exclusives

Requirements:

  • NCTJ or NQJ qualified journalist
  • Ideally with 100wpm shorthand skills (or be currently working towards this)
  • Understanding and interest in the issues of your local community
  • Ability to pull the stories out of local council meetings that readers want to know about
  • Excellent knowledge of Huddersfield and the surrounding areas
  • Solid understanding of the patch you will be covering

Nice to have:

  • Previous experience reporting on local government/councils
  • Good knowledge of social media and how to use it to grow and engage audience and engagement from the people in your area
What we offer:
  • 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer
  • Big moment day - an extra days paid leave for a moment that matters
  • Company pension contributions matched up to 6%
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Car lease scheme
  • Wellbeing support including 24/7 assistance programme
  • Access to lots of discounts
  • Interest-free loans for season tickets and technology

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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