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Local Democracy Reporter

United Kingdom · Job Posted April 20, 2026
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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
  • Access to discounts
  • Interest-free loans
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