Reporter

Reach plc; Devon; Hybrid; ZAR 659 000 - 879 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a skilled Reporter to join their team in Devon. The role involves writing engaging stories of interest to local readers, with a focus on investigative journalism and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have strong media law knowledge, excellent writing and editing abilities, and be social media savvy. The position offers a home-based option with monthly meetings in Exeter and various benefits including generous holiday and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra leave for volunteering

Company pension match up to 6%

Healthcare cash plan

Car lease scheme

24/7 wellbeing support

Discounts on marketplace

Interest-free loans for technology

Qualifications

• Experienced NCTJ or equivalent senior qualified journalist with exceptional media law knowledge.
• Bold and confident, able to develop a strong contacts book.
• Strong editing and writing skills, capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Social media savvy with current SEO knowledge.
• Flexible and inquisitive, attuned to great storytelling.
• First-rate editing and writing skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Produce investigative and lighthearted stories for Devon and surrounding regions.
• Deliver fast turnaround on local community stories with exclusive content.
• Research and publish in accordance with the Editor’s Code of practice.
• Use digital formats and identify breaking news via social media.

Skills

Exceptional media law knowledge

Strong editing and writing skills

Social media savvy

Current SEO knowledge

Ability to work under pressure

Developing a strong contacts book

Education

NCTJ or equivalent senior journalism qualification

Tools

CMS familiarity

Newsroom analytics

Job description

Company Overview

Full-time • Permanent • Regional • Editorial • Regionals

We’re looking for a Reporter to join our team at DevonLive. We are already one of Reach’s most popular brands in the South West of England with our team who specialise in brilliant, detailed, ambitious and entertaining storytelling.

Our journalists love writing in-depth investigative pieces that we know our audience will engage with and remember the brand for, as well as more‑light hearted stories to bring a smile to your face in these trying times. You will have a real passion for Devon and the surrounding areas.

Location & Working

This role is home based however it is important you are based in or around the Devon region, ideally around Exeter or Torbay. There will be monthly meetings in Exeter.

You will also have access to our Bristol and Plymouth office spaces should you wish to utilise working in these.

Role Summary

You will write and develop stories that are of interest to our readers in Devon and the surrounding areas, with great pictures and engaging video. You will deliver a fast turnaround on stories about local communities which engage as many readers as possible with exclusive stories that set us apart from our rivals. All while ensuring that every piece of content is researched and published in accordance with the Editor’s Code of practice. You will be confident using a range of digital formats and quickly identify breaking news by utilising social media.

Responsibilities

• Produce investigative and lighthearted stories for Devon and surrounding regions.
• Deliver fast turnaround on local community stories with exclusive content.
• Research and publish in accordance with Editor’s Code of practice.
• Use digital formats and identify breaking news via social media.

Qualifications

• Experienced NCTJ or equivalent senior qualified journalist with exceptional media law knowledge.
• Bold, confident, comfortable meeting people face to face, developing a strong contacts book.
• Strong editing and writing skills, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Social media savvy with current SEO knowledge; ideally familiar with newsroom analytics and CMS.
• Flexible, inquisitive, on pulse of what makes a great story.
• First‑rate editing and writing skills, can work under pressure.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), extra days for 3, 5 and 10 years; scheme to buy extra holiday.
• Extra day’s paid leave for volunteering.
• Extra day’s paid leave for major life moments.
• Company pension match up to 6% with salary sacrifice contribution.
• Supportive policies: enhanced family leave, flexibility, inclusion.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Car lease scheme via salary sacrifice.
• 24/7 wellbeing support.
• Discounts: 15% off with Reach’s marketplace, etc.
• Interest‑free loans for season tickets, technology.

EEO Statement

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.