Live Reporter - Ipswich

Newsquest; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Employee Helpline

Perks & discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to Work

Eye care

Retail discounts

Team building days

Volunteer charity day

Job summary

Newsquest Ipswich is seeking an experienced Live Reporter to cover breaking news and local community stories. Based in our Ipswich office, you’ll work a shift pattern from early morning into evenings and weekends, chasing stories quickly and accurately.

You’ll use digital tools and AI-assisted research to spot trends, verify details, and write must-read reports that engage readers across Suffolk.

Qualifications

• Background in content and digital journalism.
• Experience creating must-read local stories.
• Fast, accurate writer with breaking-news ability.
• Strong community engagement and local sourcing.
• Knowledge of legal compliance in content.
• Experience using AI tools in journalism.

Responsibilities

• Capture breaking local news for Ipswich readers.
• Work in a small Ipswich newsroom on fast, accurate reporting.
• Respond to major events and produce must-read stories.
• Use search skills to turn chatter into stories.

Skills

Digital content

Trends awareness

Fast writer

Community engagement

Legal compliance

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Live Reporter - Ipswich

Application Deadline: 2 November 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ipswich

Reporting To: Jessica Long

Description

The LIVE Team is committed to breaking the news that our audiences truly care about right now - from the big dramatic events to the local community stories creating chatter.

You'll be fast, you'll be first, and you'll be accurate.

Resourcefulness, an eye for a good story and the adrenaline rush of breaking news are all essential in these exciting new roles.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll capture the stories that the people of Suffolk want and need to hear, first.

Working in a small team in our Ipswich newsroom, you'll be focused on breaking news, first, fast and accurate.

You’ll respond to major breaking events, capturing what's happening quickly.

Using your excellent search skills, you'll be able to create must-read stories from the chatter and buzz happening within our communities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Background in content

• Experience in digital content
• A real nose for what people care about right now
• Quick thinker - fast and accurate writer
• Passion to engage with the local community
• Strong awareness of legal compliance around content
• Experience using AI tools

Resourceful

• You’ll thrive in a fast-paced working environment and can work quickly without letting errors slip through.
• With a good eye for trends, you’ll spot the high-performing stories that will capture our readers.

What makes it a great job?

• Variety - every day is different
• Building relationships and seeing your stories capture the attention of the community.
• Solving challenges. Never a dull moment!

Where will I work?

This full-time role is based in our office in Ipswich. You’ll work a shift-based system from 6 am to 11 pm, and at weekends, on a rota basis.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan
• Employee Helpline counselling and advice
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day