Live Team Reporter

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

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

Resourcefulness, an eye for a good story and the adrenaline rush of breaking news are all essential in these exciting new roles.

What will I do?

You will capture the stories that the people of Norfolk and Suffolk want and need to hear, first.

Working in a small team in our Norwich newsroom, you will be focused on breaking news first, quickly, 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 working 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.

What makes it a great job?

Variety - every day is different
Building relationships and seeing your stories capture the attention of the community.
Solving challenges. Never a dull moment!

Where will I work?

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

Newsquest Media Group is one of the UK's largest newspaper and website publishers. As well as a competitive salary, we also offer generous benefits including:

Contributory pension
Perks and discounts at various retail outlets
Opportunities for team building and training days
25 days' paid holiday + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off
Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
Discount vouchers
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to work scheme
Mental health support via Telus
Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses
Annual Volunteer Charity Day

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Salary:
£22k