Newsquest Media Group seeks a trainee reporter

The LIVE Team is committed to breaking the news that our audiences truly care about right now – from the significant dramatic events to the local community stories creating chatter.

You will be fast, you will be first, and you will be accurate.

What will I do?

• You will capture the stories that the people of Suffolk and Norfolk want and need to hear, first.
• Working in a small team in our Ipswich newsroom, you will be focused on breaking news, first, fast and accurately.
• You will respond to major breaking events, capturing what is happening quickly.
• Using your excellent search skills, you will be able to create must-read stories from the chatter and buzz happening within our communities.

What skills do I need?

• Background in content
• Experience in digital content
• A real nose for what people care about right now
• Quick thinker – fast and accurate writer
• Passion to grow the LIVE brand and engage with the local community
• Strong awareness of legal compliance around content
• Resourceful
• You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and can work quickly without letting errors slip through.
• With a good eye for trends, you will spot the high-performing stories that will capture our readers.

Where will I work?

This full-time role is working from our office in Ipswich. You will work a shift-based system from 6 am to 11 pm, and at weekends, on a rota basis.

Expires: 15:53 on 27 February 2023

Salary: £22,000

To apply click, here.