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Do you want 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? We are looking for someone to join us at SurreyLive as a Local Democracy Reporter to live and breathe the decisions being made by Guildford, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Tandridge, Spelthorne and Surrey County Council. You will be part of a team of 165 reporters working throughout the UK to hold local authorities to account through a BBC-supported service. Your work will mean that everyone in and around Surrey will get to hear about what their council is doing in their name.
Job Responsibility:
Cover the key business of Guildford, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell, Tandridge, Spelthorne and Surrey County Council, as well as the political and social issues affecting these 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
Previous experience reporting on local government/councils is desirable
Ability to pull the stories out of local council meetings
Good knowledge of social media and how to use it to grow and engage audience
Excellent knowledge of Surrey and the South East
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
What we offer:
25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), with extra days after 3, 5, and 10 years
Scheme to buy extra holiday
An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer
Big moment day - an extra days paid leave for a personal milestone
Company pension contributions matched up to 6%
Healthcare cash plan
Car lease scheme
Wellbeing support including 24/7 assistance programme