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NCTJ-qualified journalist with 100wpm shorthand. Skilled in digital storytelling, including live blogging, video content and social media publishing.
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Permanent | Full-time
4 days ago

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Blogging
Proofreading

Full job description

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Reporter at the Bournemouth Daily Echo.

The Bournemouth Daily Echo is one of the most dynamic titles in Newsquest, where news rarely stops, and there’s always an opportunity to make an impact.

We’re looking for an experienced, NCTJ-qualified senior journalist with 100wpm shorthand, ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

This is a key position focused on high-impact, "depth" reporting. You’ll be responsible for delivering standout journalism that drives audience loyalty and subscriptions, including:

Investigations and exclusive stories
Generating front-page leads and major splashes
Court and crime reporting
Campaigns and experience-led content
Human interest features
Live blogs and breaking news coverage on location
Video interviews and multimedia storytelling
Patch reporting and local government coverage
Building strong contacts and community relationships

This role is ideal for someone aspiring to become a News Editor. You will:

Join the one-in-four weekend Editor rota
Provide newsdesk and digital cover for the News Editor and Digital ACE when required

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

NCTJ-qualified journalist with 100wpm shorthand.
Proven experience producing exclusive stories, investigations and high-impact content that resonates with local audiences.
Strong news sense with the ability to identify and develop stories that drive readership, engagement and subscriptions.
Excellent interviewing skills and the confidence to build and maintain a strong network of contacts across the community.
Experience covering courts, crime, local government and other key public interest beats.
Ability to thrive under pressure, react quickly to breaking news and meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
Skilled in digital storytelling, including live blogging, video content and social media publishing.
Confident using analytics and audience insight to inform content decisions and maximise reach.
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Ambitious, self-motivated and eager to develop towards a future News Editor position

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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