Wiltshire Publications, publishers of Melksham Independent News, White Horse News and Frome Times, are expanding our busy news desk and are looking for a News Reporter to join the team at our offices in Melksham. Our reporters fill the pages of our 3 newspapers with top-quality stories, covering everything from local news to the offbeat tales that get people talking. Started in 1981, Wiltshire Publications has a long tradition of holding our communities together with valued local news, delivered in print and online. We are passionate about local news and the communities we serve.
The ideal candidate will have a background in the print or online media industry in a previous news reporter role. Candidates must be able to produce accurate stories, meeting daily targets and deadlines. Must be confident in generating own stories for print newspapers & digital platforms as well as building and maintaining relationships within the community. You will be organised, enthusiastic with good attention to detail.
Based at our Melksham office, but time will be spent in the three publication areas covering events, town council meetings and meeting people to discover the issues that affect our readers. The role is Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm but reporters are expected to work some evenings & weekends when required and time in lieu will be given for any extra hours worked.
Wiltshire Publications do not set online page view targets for our reporters; our focus is on producing engaging news which matters to our community.
A full driving licence and your own car is essential
Wiltshire Publications review all applications sent to them, however due to the volume of applications we cannot always reply to every application
Wiltshire Publications Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £23,500.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Melksham SN12 6ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: NR/1
