Wales Reporter — Multi‑Platform News & Live Q&As

Content Creators; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

Extra days for volunteering

Private healthcare

Pension contributions matched

Car lease scheme

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Reach is seeking a reporter to uncover stories that matter to people across Wales for WalesOnline. The role welcomes candidates at various experience levels and offers a flexible approach with a home-and-hub setup based around Cardiff.

You will write, shoot and edit stories with photos and videos, produce newsletters, and create interactive content while following the Editor’s Code and using social media to spot breaking news. A driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• An experienced journalist with NCTJ or equivalent qualification and media law knowledge, or trainee with NCTJ preliminary or equivalent.
• Ability to be bold, confident and build a strong contacts book.
• Willingness to meet people face to face and drive outreach, with a driving licence preferable.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop stories about local Welsh communities with strong visuals and engaging video.
• Create maps and graphics, host live Q&As, and develop newsletters and interactive formats.
• Publish content in line with the Editor’s Code of practice and use social media to identify breaking news.

Skills

NCTJ qualification

Media law knowledge

Editing & Subbing

Storytelling

Social media savvy

SEO knowledge

CMS experience

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

NCTJ or equivalent qualification

NCTJ preliminary or equivalent

Tools

SEO analytics tools

Analytics tools

Live streaming platforms

Job description

Reach is seeking a reporter to uncover stories that matter to people across Wales for WalesOnline. The role welcomes candidates at various experience levels and offers a flexible approach with a home-and-hub setup based around Cardiff.

You will write, shoot and edit stories with photos and videos, produce newsletters, and create interactive content while following the Editor’s Code and using social media to spot breaking news. A driving licence is preferred.