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We are looking for a dynamic, digitally-savvy journalist with a good eye for the stories that will appeal to our readers and reach the widest possible audience. You’ll be able to enhance our existing quality online news with content that appeals to a wide audience. You’ll be passionate about digital storytelling, with the ability to spot a good story - whether that is breaking news, sourced from your own contacts or part of a wider trending story. You’ll be expected to use a range of digital tools and platforms to tell stories, including video, audio, infographics and maps. You’ll also use AI to move fast and scale output – but your judgement will remain the driving force. We want someone who understands how to use technology to enhance – not replace – their news sense. Your attention to detail must be second to none, with the ability to write quickly, accurately and succinctly. Our online audience has a huge appetite, and you will be confident in offering up lots of ideas and stories that keep our readership coming back for more.
Job Responsibility:
Building our digital audience following to bring our content to even more people in the community
Using search tools to research and understand the topics people are searching for
Use your SEO skills to reach the largest possible audience
Building communities online and in real life, with whom to share your stories once published
Covering breaking news, local news and features
With guidance from editors, using analytics to identify what our readers like and what they want next from our coverage
Requirements:
Know what readers want to read, using both your keen news sense and data insights
Understand search engine optimisation (SEO) and skills in producing content that works in search
Passion for telling stories that will grow new, diverse audiences
Exceptional attention to detail
The ability to write – and think – quickly under pressure
Excellent social media skills and the ability to spot stories and trending topics
The chosen candidate will have their NCTJ qualification and ideally have: 100wpm shorthand
Excellent knowledge of relevant media law
A driving licence and a car are essential
Nice to have:
100wpm shorthand
Excellent knowledge of relevant media law
What we offer:
25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off