Trainee Reporter (Essex Live)
- Recruiter
- Reach plc
- Location
- Chelmsford, Essex, England
- Salary
- Competitive plus company benefits
- Posted
- 19 Sep 2017
- Closes
- 17 Oct 2017
- Ref
- TMG/TP/62521/5831
- Contact
- Dale Havers
- Sectors
- Media & Digital Media
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
EssexLive is looking for motivated and talented trainee reporters to join our team who cover one of the best news patches in the country. The successful candidates will write content for EssexLive with their stories also going in The Essex Chronicle and Brentwood Gazette.
We are looking for someone who works quickly and accurately under pressure, is able to bring in their own stories and is determined to make a name for themselves in the industry. This is an exciting opportunity where you would be joining a newsroom full of talented, self-driven journalists.
Other Responsibilities
In order to succeed in this role, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, thoroughly-researched, accurate and well-written multimedia content
- Write content in a way which engages and drives digital audience
- Provide live coverage of news events for live blogs
- Shoot video, audio and take pictures when out on jobs
- Source third-party and social content
- Build strong contacts for story-gathering within local communities
- Be adept on social media, in line with Trinity Mirror policies, to build audiences and communities and ensure that content is shared on social platforms
- Possess a thorough, up-to-date knowledge of media law and industry guidelines
- Have a full UK driving license
The successful candidate will be working in our Chelmsford Office and remotely when required.
The Ideal Candidate
You'll have an NCTJ-accredited journalism qualification, and will use it to generate content which engages local audiences. You will also strive to meet the standards set by the business in terms of quality, consistency, accuracy and legal compliance.
You will be motivated by the challenge of producing stories ready for digital audience spikes.
About The Company
With our award-winning portfolio of newspapers, websites and digital products, Trinity Mirror plc are one of the UK's largest multimedia companies employing more than 6,000 people.
Our drive to capture, present and analyse the news inspired the launch of our very first papers in the early 19th century. And today our commitment is just as strong. Whether via page or screen, our audiences get the trusted, reliable news service they have come to expect.
Our loyal readers and advertisers are attracted by the knowledge, insight and vital services that our iconic brands (Daily Mirror, Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo to name a few) provide. None of this would be possible without our dedicated employees driving the business forward.