Local Democracy Reporter

Do you want to shine a light on the daily decisions of councils, to ensure politicians keep their promises and to break essential stories about public interest issues? We are looking for someone to join us as a local democracy reporter to live and breathe the decisions being made by Stockport and Rochdale Councils. From the state of roads to local schools to new recycling services, every one of us is affected by the decisions that councils make.

You will be part of a team of 165 reporters working throughout the UK to hold local authorities to account through a BBC-supported service. Your work will mean that everyone in Stockport and Rochdale will get to hear about what the council are doing in their name. If you are a politically-minded reporter, ready to stalk the corridors of power in Stockport and Rochdale, searching for brilliant and engaging stories for our audience then this is the position for you! Apply now, we’re reviewing applications as they arrive.

We are looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.