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Live Reporter - The Argus

Newsquest Media Group -
Brighton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Full job description

Description

The Argus in Brighton is looking for a driven Live Reporter to join our fast‑paced digital newsroom, working Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday on a shift pattern between 7 am and 3.30 pm or 12 - 8.30 pm.

You’ll be at the heart of our breaking news operation – reacting fast, filing clean copy at speed and helping us reach and engage a large online audience every day.

Key Responsibilities

Work as part of The Argus live shifts team, producing breaking and trending news across our website and social platforms.
File multiple stories a day to a high standard, with sharp headlines and engaging intros.
Run live blogs on major incidents, weather events, traffic disruption, courts and council as required.
Attend breaking news scenes, film video, capture photos, and gather eyewitness accounts.
Hit ambitious digital targets, including a minimum of 750,000 page views per month.
Help manage and update the homepage.
Publish and promote content across social channels, writing engaging posts and monitoring performance.
Use real‑time analytics to shape coverage and spot opportunities to grow audience.
Use AI technology to assist you in this role.
Ensure all content complies with media law and the IPSO Editors’ Code.

This is a full‑time, office‑based role in our Brighton city centre newsroom.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

NCTJ‑qualified or equivalent, with strong shorthand and media law.
Proven ability to write quickly, accurately and cleanly to deadline in a live news environment.
Confident covering breaking news on the ground, including video and photography.
Comfortable running live blogs and juggling multiple stories at once.
Strong digital instincts – you understand what makes a story perform online and how to craft engaging headlines and social posts.
An energetic self‑starter with excellent news sense, plenty of ideas and a willingness to work a variety of early, mid and late shifts.
A team player who can take direction, respond to feedback and thrive in a busy newsroom.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. This role is entry-level and suits someone who wants to start their career in journalism by working in our digital team.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
Structured career progression & ongoing training
Pension plan
Employee Helpline counselling and advice
Perks & discounts including:
- Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
Team building days & annual volunteer charity day

About Newsquest Media Group

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.

We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.

In addition to our local news brands, we own several digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.

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