Reporter - Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Echo; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Paid leave for volunteering

Bonus scheme

Company pension match

Healthcare cash plan

Car lease scheme

Wellbeing support

Access to discounts

Interest-free loans

Job summary

A well-known regional newsroom in the UK is looking for a passionate Reporter to join their dynamic team. You will be responsible for covering breaking news, conducting interviews, and producing engaging content on local issues, especially relating to celebrities and sports. Ideal candidates have a journalism qualification, strong media law knowledge, and excellent storytelling abilities. This is a full-time role offering a variety of benefits including holiday schemes and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of media law and ideally 100 wpm shorthand.
• Proven experience reporting on local issues.
• Experience with a CMS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging news and trending content.
• Conduct interviews and gather stories.
• Work on social platforms to engage audience.

Skills

Passionate journalism

Media law knowledge

Excellent storytelling

Picture and video skills

SEO knowledge

Social media skills

Education

NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification

Job description

Reporter — Liverpool Echo

Do you want to work in the best regional newsroom in Britain? Are you comfortable knocking on doors to cover breaking news and also writing engaging content about our readers’ favourite celebrities and footballers? If so, apply now to join Liverpool Echo as a Reporter.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about local journalism who is hungry to find and report on the stories that matter most to our readers.

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 a 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 such as MyLondon, BelfastLive, the Manchester Evening News and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers worldwide, and we’re just getting started.

What will the role involve?

You will work as part of our dynamic team to produce engaging news and trending content that our audience wants to read. You will have the opportunity to tell stories in many different ways, including real‑time live blogs, article format, video, audio and pictures.

You will build strong contacts within the industry for story gathering, sourcing and conducting interviews. You will take pictures and film footage while out on patch reporting, always thinking of how to uncover the stories that are important for our audience. This position will involve some weekend and evening working, so a flexible approach is required.

Who are we looking for?

• You are a passionate journalist with an NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification.
• You have strong knowledge of media law and ideally 100 wpm shorthand (or you are working toward it).
• You are a first‑class writer with excellent storytelling techniques and a keen eye for what makes a great story and proven experience reporting on local issues.
• You ideally have experience working with a CMS and are comfortable taking pictures and videos.
• A good working knowledge of SEO is desirable or you are willing to learn.
• You have expert knowledge of your patch and know how to tell stories that will relate directly to our ever‑growing and diverse audience.
• You have superb social media skills and an understanding of how to utilise various social platforms to make content engaging.

How we’ll look after you

• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) + 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.
• 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 such as getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family.
• 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 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.
• 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Writing/Editing