Reporter - The Greenock Telegraph

NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP; Greenock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional media company is seeking a talented Reporter for The Greenock Telegraph to deliver impactful local news and features. This full-time position requires a journalism degree and NCTJ qualification, with strong digital storytelling skills and the ability to engage with the community. The Reporter will generate ideas, understand audience needs, and cover diverse local topics, including politics and human-interest stories. A driving license is desirable. Join a committed team that values social media engagement and innovative content presentation.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Mental health support

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Retail discounts

Team building days

Annual volunteer charity day

Qualifications

• Journalism degree and NCTJ qualifications required.
• Experience in a busy publication preferred.
• Driving licence and access to a car desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate fresh ideas and maximize digital storytelling opportunities.
• Understand and deliver content that meets reader needs.
• Build strong relationships for enhanced coverage.

Skills

Journalism degree

NCTJ qualifications (100 wpm shorthand)

Time management skills

Can-do attitude

Education

Degree in Journalism

Job description

Reporter - The Greenock Telegraph

Application Deadline: 9 January 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Greenock

Reporting To: Gillian Murphy

The Greenock Telegraph is looking for a talented and ambitious reporter to join our team in Inverclyde.

We’re seeking a versatile journalist who can deliver breaking news and in-depth features on a busy patch. You’ll be passionate about digital storytelling, brimming with ideas, and eager to find innovative ways to present stories across multiple platforms.

A key part of the role involves building strong community connections, engaging with readers on social media, and understanding what matters most to our audience. From local politics and council meetings to court coverage and inspiring human-interest stories, you’ll cover the news that matters to our local communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate fresh ideas and maximise digital storytelling opportunities.
• Understand what readers want and deliver content that meets those needs.
• Be a digital native, with storytelling at the heart of everything you produce.
• Build strong relationships with key contacts to enhance coverage.
• Use analytics tools to drive success and engagement.
• Work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A journalism degree and NCTJ qualifications, including 100wpm shorthand.
• Ideally, experience working on a busy news publication – but highly motivated trainees are welcome to apply.
• A can‑do attitude and excellent time management skills.
• A driving licence and access to a car (desirable).

This is a full-time role based at our Greenock office in Inverclyde.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan & mental health support
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

About Newsquest Media Group

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.

We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.

In addition to our local news brands, we own several digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-wining digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.