Reporter - Hereford - Part Time

NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP; Hereford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local news organization in Hereford is seeking a part-time Reporter to enhance digital journalism and engage with the audience. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling and digital platforms, excellent SEO skills, and be capable of working under pressure. Responsibilities include covering local news and using analytics to drive further engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital journalism and storytelling.
• Keen news sense and capability to use data insights.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build the digital audience and enhance local news coverage.
• Research topics using search tools and SEO.
• Cover breaking news, local stories, and features.

Skills

Digital storytelling

SEO skills

Social media skills

Attention to detail

News sense

Education

NCTJ qualification

Job description

Overview

Reporter - Hereford - Part Time
Application Deadline: 23 September 2025
Department: Editorial
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Hereford
Reporting To: Alicia Kelly

Description
Part-Time Reporter - 3 days per week
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. 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.
You will do this alongside the team at our offices in Hereford.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Knowing what readers want to read, using both your keen news sense and data insights
• An understanding of 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

Hours to be discussed but will include shifts and weekends. Driving licence and car essential. To be considered, please send your CV.