Trainee Reporter
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Worksop
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 28 May 2021
- Closes
- 24 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Media & Digital Media
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Trainee Reporter
Location: Worksop Guardian
Duration: Permanent
The Worksop Guardian is a digital and newspaper brand located in Nottinghamshire and is part of the substantial series of JPIMedia titles across the country.
Now we are looking for a Trainee Reporter to further build on our unrivaled local reputation.
Do you have a passion for great content, quality journalism and the ability to spot a trending story?
Do you want to be part of the collaborative team in a newsy patch in Halifax?
You will have a hunger to learn, develop and embrace change in an exciting and fast-paced team.
Already living in a world of social media, you will have a grasp of SEO and a natural understanding of what makes great digital content - and you will always want to be first with the latest news for our titles within the Calderdale and West Yorkshire area.
Who we are looking for:
* Successful candidates will have a keen eye for a story and an understanding of what drives audiences, along with a natural understanding of SEO
* Demonstrate the ability to follow analytics, identify content trends and come up with original content ideas
* Understand how to optimise content for search
* Be comfortable in a fast-paced media environment but have the organisational skills to plan ahead
* Be flexible, working out of hours and occasional weekends
* Have a natural understanding of social media and how it can be best used to communicate with our readers
* Be capable of producing fast and accurate copy
Skills/experience
* A team player: able to work closely with digital colleagues specialising in data, analytics, video production and social media
* Experience of working in a newsroom, agency or on a digital platform
* An understanding of how tone impacts brand values
* Previous experience of using a website content management system
* Understanding of SEO principles and best practice
* Familiarity with basic photo editing tools
* Good interview skills and a tenacity to find the right person to talk to
* A good knowledge of media law and the Editors' Code of Practice
* NCTJ qualification or equivalent experience
* Strong writer, storyteller and communicaton
JPIMedia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, secual orientation, disability or age. Consideration will be given to flexible working options for all roles
Location: Worksop Guardian
Duration: Permanent
The Worksop Guardian is a digital and newspaper brand located in Nottinghamshire and is part of the substantial series of JPIMedia titles across the country.
Now we are looking for a Trainee Reporter to further build on our unrivaled local reputation.
Do you have a passion for great content, quality journalism and the ability to spot a trending story?
Do you want to be part of the collaborative team in a newsy patch in Halifax?
You will have a hunger to learn, develop and embrace change in an exciting and fast-paced team.
Already living in a world of social media, you will have a grasp of SEO and a natural understanding of what makes great digital content - and you will always want to be first with the latest news for our titles within the Calderdale and West Yorkshire area.
Who we are looking for:
* Successful candidates will have a keen eye for a story and an understanding of what drives audiences, along with a natural understanding of SEO
* Demonstrate the ability to follow analytics, identify content trends and come up with original content ideas
* Understand how to optimise content for search
* Be comfortable in a fast-paced media environment but have the organisational skills to plan ahead
* Be flexible, working out of hours and occasional weekends
* Have a natural understanding of social media and how it can be best used to communicate with our readers
* Be capable of producing fast and accurate copy
Skills/experience
* A team player: able to work closely with digital colleagues specialising in data, analytics, video production and social media
* Experience of working in a newsroom, agency or on a digital platform
* An understanding of how tone impacts brand values
* Previous experience of using a website content management system
* Understanding of SEO principles and best practice
* Familiarity with basic photo editing tools
* Good interview skills and a tenacity to find the right person to talk to
* A good knowledge of media law and the Editors' Code of Practice
* NCTJ qualification or equivalent experience
* Strong writer, storyteller and communicaton
JPIMedia is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, secual orientation, disability or age. Consideration will be given to flexible working options for all roles