Trainee Reporter - Worcester

TN United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant newsroom in the heart of the Midlands, where you will play a crucial role in producing content for a daily newspaper and its expanding digital audience. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community, attend news events, and report on diverse topics, from local happenings to human interest stories. With the support of a leading news publisher, you will receive training to enhance your skills in storytelling, social media engagement, and audience growth. If you're passionate about journalism and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism or related fields is preferred.
• Ability to produce engaging content for various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Facebook Lives and create engaging videos and photographs.
• Report on a range of topics including breaking news and local events.

Skills

Social Media Engagement

Video Production

Copywriting

SEO Knowledge

Driving License

Education

Journalism Degree

Relevant Experience

Tools

Video Editing Software

Content Management Systems

Job description

We are seeking new reporters to join our vibrant Midlands-based newsroom.

You will be part of a team producing the Worcester News – a daily newspaper with a rapidly expanding digital audience – as well as the Malvern Gazette and Evesham Journal.

Worcester is a beautiful Cathedral city on the river Severn, close to the Malvern Hills and Cotswolds, with excellent transport links to Birmingham, the Midlands, and the South West.

Our approach involves engaging with the community actively; our reporters attend various news events throughout the day, reporting for our website, social media feeds, and print editions.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be capable of delivering Facebook Lives, creating videos and photographs, and filing accurate, engaging copy.

This role involves reporting on a range of topics, including breaking news, shop openings, drug raids, local events, court stories, and human interest pieces. We cover it all!

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We welcome applications from trainee reporters seeking their first newsroom role, as well as experienced journalists.

Reporting roles involve weekend work and early and late shifts on a rota. Candidates must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.

Reporters are expected to meet audience engagement goals by identifying compelling stories, distributing content across various platforms, and leveraging social media and SEO to increase reach.

Whether you see yourself as a budding patch reporter eager to build contacts or a TikTok enthusiast, we will provide training and support to help you develop and present your stories effectively, aiming to make them must-reads and helping you progress to senior roles within top titles of one of the UK’s leading news publishers.