Community Reporter

We are looking for a Community Reporter to join us at the Daily Mirror. We want people who care about their local communities and other communities around the UK who want to make a difference and have a positive impact.

The purpose of the role is to find and report on the stories, issues and talking points that matter to specific communities and groups of people in and around this location, in a way which ensures as many people as possible discover, engage with and respond to our work.

We are especially keen to hear from people who believe they can help make our newsrooms more representative of the diverse communities we serve.

This role is initially a 12 month fixed-term contract.

This role is a hub based position from our London Canary Wharf office, however due to the nature of the role you will be travelling around the country trying to find those great stories. Driving licence would be essential.
Job Description

What will the role involve?

You will write and develop stories, with great pictures and engaging video. You will find and tell stories about specific communities and groups across the UK which engage as many readers as possible, and are of interest to those groups, build a presence online, on social media and in real life to share stories with local communities once published, and engage with readers about those stories.

You will bring in exclusive stories that set us apart from our rivals, all while ensuring that every piece of content is researched and published in accordance with the Editor’s Code of practice.
Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

An experienced journalist with in-depth knowledge of media law, you have a strong track record of delivering a wide range of engaging human interest and hard hitting news stories at a national or major regional title while understanding what works for a digital audience.

You have first rate editing, writing and subbing skills, relish the test of working under pressure and to tight deadlines. You’re social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and ideally you're familiar with newsroom analytics and content management systems. You’re flexible, inquisitive and are on the pulse of what makes a great story!
Additional Information

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we’ll match contributions up to 6%
25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
Giving back day - an additional day’s leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you’ll be eligible after just six months’ employment
Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
As one of the UK’s top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone’s invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
Awesome career opportunities - you’ll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels