Reporter - Live News Network

Reach plc; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading news organization is seeking an experienced Reporter to create high-impact live news coverage for national and regional brands. The role offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work with at least three days in the hub. Applicants should be NCTJ qualified with strong news judgement and effective collaboration skills. This position provides an array of benefits, including a bonus scheme, holiday options, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Extra day's paid leave for volunteering

Bonus scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Up-to-date UK media law knowledge.
• Ability to interpret audience data.
• Proficient in video recording and editing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor news wires and social media for breaking stories.
• Report clear and accurate articles at speed.
• Contribute to planning major news events and special projects.

Skills

NCTJ qualification

News judgement

Cross-functional collaboration

Digital publishing tools

Excellent writing

Education

NCTJ qualification in journalism

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Reporter to join us as part of our dynamic Live News Network. You will get to create fast-paced, high-impact live news coverage for our national brands the Daily Mirror, Daily Express & Daily Star as well as many of our regional brands including the Manchester Evening News, MyLondon and many more. You will be identifying, researching, and reporting on breaking news and developing stories that resonate with our brand audiences

If you are ready to be at the centre of live news for our national brands, turning breaking developments into compelling coverage in real time for our regional brands and moving quickly and accurately between our host of iconic titles, we want to hear from you.

This role is hybrid working from home & hub (minimum 3 days in hub per week) but can be linked to any of our UK hubs (London, Manchester, Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Glasgow, Hull, Liverpool or Newcastle), so we are open to candidates across the UK.

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 trusted brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like the Manchester Evening News, MyLondon, BelfastLive and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started…

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

What will the role involve?

You will monitor news wires, social media and other sources to pinpoint breaking stories and emerging trends that fit audience priorities and editorial tone. You’ll report clear, engaging and accurate articles at speed and to deadline, concentrating predominantly on a single national or regional brand, applying a deep understanding of its editorial voice and audience while remaining flexible to provide operational cover across other titles when required.

You’ll work closely with editors and reporters to shape brand-relevant, audience-focused coverage, prioritise the agenda, align centrally produced live output with audience data, and communicate progress and responsibilities promptly. You would weave in multimedia - images, video and social embeds - to elevate storytelling, and you will consider audio and video opportunities on every story, capturing or curating basic footage where useful to engage audiences.

You’ll contribute to the planning and delivery of major news events and special projects, staying informed on current affairs and maintaining a sharp awareness of the news landscape relevant to Reach’s national and regional brands. You will tailor content for off‑platform channels to broaden reach and engagement while upholding editorial standards. You’ll use approved AI tools, in line with company policies, to optimise content creation, improve accuracy and efficiency, and deliver articles that resonate with our audiences. You will, where appropriate, craft engaging affiliate content that aligns with brand guidelines, driving traffic to partner sites and generating revenue through affiliate strategies.

Who are we looking for?

You are an experienced NCTJ qualified reporter with up to date UK media law knowledge and ideally with 100 wpm shorthand (or be working towards this). You have excellent news judgement and a sharp instinct for what’s engaging to our audiences. You are a versatile writer who can adapt tone and structure across formats including video recording, editing and social packaging, with training available where needed.

You are an effective cross-functional collaborator and communicator who thrives at pace and under pressure. You have the ability to interpret audience data and respond to performance trends. You have strong familiarity with digital publishing tools and CMS platforms, and a sound grasp of media law and ethical journalism standards. you have proven operational experience in a fast-paced news team. you have a full driving licence and, where possible, access to a vehicle to allow you to be first on the scene when needed.

How we’ll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest‑free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

Additional Information

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.