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Trainee Reporters

Reach PLC
Pay: £Competitive plus company benefits
Location: Aberdeen Aberdeen United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Immediately
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor , Evening Work, Daytime Work
Job reference: E05013823
Media/New Media 2022-03-28 2022-08-31

Job Description

Job Introduction Full-time role, home-basedDo you want to work for the most exciting media company in the business, covering the best country in the world? The dailyrecord.co.uk is already the largest news website in Scotland and Glasgow and Edinburgh Live are the best-read titles in their cities - but we want to get even bigger. We are now launching Aberdeen Live and need journalists who are passionate about the city they live, work and play in.As part of our ambitious growth plans, we are looking for Trainee Live Reporters to join us in finding and reporting on the issues which matter most to readers in Aberdeen. As well as covering breaking news, you will deliver exclusive off-diary stories written in a way that ensures as many people as possible see and respond to our work, helping us to have a positive impact on the communities we serve. You’ll be enthusiastic about helping to launch a new brand and keen to learn more about the fast-paced world of digital journalism.We are looking for candidates with excellent storytelling techniques, superb social media skills and an understanding of how to make content engaging.Please note we will be reviewing applications for this role as applications are submitted. Due to this, the role may close without notice, so please don't delay in your application. So, who are we?We are part of Reach Plc. You might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to Scotland and the UK’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Daily Record and Sunday Mail to the Scottish Daily Express, Glasgow Live, Edinburgh Live and OK!. We also own a huge number of regional titles across the UK such as the Paisley Daily Express, Ayrshire Post, Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more). Our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human. Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too. Key Responsibilities You will be working as part of a team to produce digital storytelling and to cover live newsYou will have the opportunity to provide live coverage of breaking news You will build strong contacts for story-gathering in our existing and underserved communitiesYou will be comfortable interviewing, taking pictures and filming when out on the jobYou will love all things social media and use these skills to build audiences and communities, ensuring content in shared on social platforms The Ideal Candidate You are creative and passionate, with an awareness of quality digital storytellingYou will have an NCTJ-accredited journalism qualification and will use it to generate content which engages local audiences and meets the standards set by ReachWe want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many diverse communities as we seek to grow new audiencesA driving licence is preferable for this role Package Description We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;25 days holiday per annumContributory pension schemeFree wellbeing apps and coaching supportInclusion Networks and Champions, giving all employees a voice Simply Health Healthcare CashplanHoliday purchase schemePlus lots of high street discounts! 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.

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