Trainee Reporter

The SmartList; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented content creator with a passion for journalism and a keen eye for trending stories. This exciting remote role involves collaborating with a dynamic team to produce high-quality digital content that resonates with audiences. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of SEO, experience in a fast-paced media environment, and the ability to analyze content performance. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers flexible working options, where your creativity and insights can make a real impact on the media landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in a newsroom or agency with a focus on digital content.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and content optimization.

Responsibilities

• Produce engaging digital content while optimizing for search.
• Follow analytics to identify trends and generate original content ideas.

Skills

SEO Understanding

Content Creation

Analytical Skills

Fast and Accurate Copywriting

Media Law Knowledge

Interview Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

NCTJ Qualification or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Website Content Management System

Photo/Video Editing Tools

Analytics Tools

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity based at The Star in Sheffield.

Do you have a passion for great content, quality journalism, and the ability to spot a trending story?

Do you want to be part of a collaborative team embracing modern technology to get our stories more widely read?

You will have the hunger to learn, develop, and embrace change as our business develops.

Already living in a world of social media, you will have a grasp of SEO and a natural understanding of what makes great digital content.

Who we are looking for:

1. Successful candidates will have a keen eye for a story and an understanding of what drives audiences, along with a natural understanding of SEO.
2. Demonstrate the ability to follow analytics, identify content trends, and come up with original content ideas.
3. Understand how to optimise content for search.
4. Be comfortable in a fast-paced media environment but have the organisational skills to plan ahead.
5. A keen news sense and an understanding of what drives audiences, along with a natural understanding of social media.
6. Be capable of producing fast and accurate copy.
7. Exhibit familiarity with analytics tools that drive both content discovery and creation.

Skills/experience:

1. A team player: able to work closely with colleagues with various specialities.
2. Experience of working in a newsroom, agency, or on a digital platform.
3. An understanding of how tone impacts brand values.
4. Previous experience of using a website content management system.
5. Understanding of SEO principles and best practice.
6. Familiarity with photo/video editing tools.
7. Good interview skills and a tenacity to find the right person to talk to.
8. A good knowledge of media law and the Editors Code of Practice.
9. NCTJ qualification or equivalent experience.
10. Strong writer, storyteller, and communicator.

Please note this role is remote; however, there is a requirement that you must be residing in the UK.

National World is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. Consideration will be given to flexible working and job share options for all roles.