Investigative Reporter - YorkshireLive

Yorkshire Live is a force of nature, becoming the biggest and fastest growing website in God's Own Country within six months of launch. We are now looking to invest in that success. You will be joining a team that delivers quality news, entertainment and live content that is never boring and is committed to having a positive impact on the local communities we serve. We tackle issues without fear or favour but retain a humour and inclusive personality that befits our brilliant county. It's about our audience, not about us. We are Yorkshire!

We are looking for an Investigations Reporter, who will shine a light on those issues of public interest that some in authority would rather remain hidden. In this role, you will work to reveal the truth on subjects deemed important by our audience and ensure public governance is held to the highest standard.
We're looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to deliver the stories you believe are important from our many communities. Here at Reach, we strongly believe in the benefits of flexible working, work/life balance and autonomy in our day to day jobs.

What will the role involve?

• You will lead thorough and imaginative investigations, uncovering, researching and telling the stories which matter and are important to local people
• You will write with passion and conviction in holding authority to account, and be comfortable working across subject matters, from politics to crime
• You will break important, original and exclusive stories, and work with content editors to set the agenda on the topics that matter
• You will act as an authority and ambassador for the brand you write for, externally and online/on social media
• You will build communities online and in real life to share stories with once published, and engaged with readers about those stories
• You will tell stories in many different ways, including (but not limited to) real-time live blogs, article format, video, audio and pictures

Who are we looking for?

• For senior journalists, we are looking for candidates with an NCTJ (or equivalent) qualification. For trainee journalists, we are looking for candidates working towards an NCTJ (or equivalent) qualification.
• You will have a track record in telling stories, accurately, which engage large audiences
• You will have a proven track record for digital storytelling
• You will have excellent social media skills and enjoy building communities on social platforms
• You will have digital publishing skills - working a CMS, shooting video and taking pictures
• A driving licence is desirable for this role

So, who are we?

YorkshireLive is 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 the UK and Ireland's most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the 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.

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• 25 days holiday per annum
• Contributory pension scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 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.