Reporter - CornwallLive (Maternity cover)

Reach plc; London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is looking for a Reporter for CornwallLive on a 9-month fixed term maternity cover. The role focuses on developing compelling stories that resonate with the Cornwall audience. Ideal candidates should have an NCTJ equivalent, strong journalism experience, and excellent writing and editing skills. Inclusivity and diversity are key values of the company.

Benefits

Pension scheme with matched contributions

25 days holiday per year

Giving back day

Enhanced family leave

Private Healthcare Cash Plan

Inclusive employer events and networks

24/7 employee assistance programme

Career development programs

Participation in the 30% Club

Qualifications

• Ability to meet face-to-face and develop a strong contacts book.
• First-rate editing and writing skills, ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop engaging stories about local communities.
• Identify breaking news quickly using social media.

Skills

Editing skills

Writing skills

Social media savvy

SEO knowledge

Journalism experience

Education

NCTJ equivalent

Job description

Reporter - CornwallLive (Maternity cover)

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
• Location: On Patch
• Division: Editorial
• Department: Regionals

We’re looking for a Reporter to join our team at CornwallLive on a 9 month fixed term contract. We are already one of Reach’s most popular brands in the South West of England with our team who specialise in brilliant, detailed, ambitious and entertaining storytelling.

Our journalists love writing in-depth investigative pieces that we know our audience will engage with and remember the brand for, as well as more-light hearted stories to bring a smile to your face in these trying times. You will have a real passion for Cornwall and the surrounding areas.

We’re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

We are happy to consider applications on a flexible working basis, and will always aim to accommodate requests where possible.

This role is home based however it is important you are based in or around the Cornwall region where you will have access to our work space in Plymouth. There will be semi-regular meetings in Exeter.

You will also have access to our Bristol office space should you wish to utilise working in these.

What will the role involve?

You will write and develop stories that are of interest to our readers in Cornwall and the surrounding areas, with great pictures and engaging video. You will deliver a fast turnaround on stories about local communities which engage as many readers as possible with exclusive stories that set us apart from our rivals. All while ensuring that every piece of content is researched and published in accordance with the Editor’s Code of practice. You will be confident using a range of digital formats and quickly identify breaking news by utilising social media.

Due to the nature of the role we are looking for talented and enthusiastic trainees, alongside time served senior reporters. This role is on a 9 month fixed term contract as part of a maternity cover.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates who ideally have theirNCTJ equivalent, you have the ability to be bold, confident and to be comfortable meeting people face to face, developing a strong contacts book. You will have some experience of working within journalism and a strong can-do attitude.

You have first rate editing and writing skills, relish the test of working under pressure and to tight deadlines. You’re social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and ideally you're familiar with newsroom analytics and content management systems. You’re flexible, inquisitive and are on the pulse of what makes a great story!

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement- join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days holiday per year when you join.After three, five and ten years service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have aHoliday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day- an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave- including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan- free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employerseveryones invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support- including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities- you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.