Digital Reporter
Application Deadline: 17 November 2025
Department: Editorial
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Carlisle
Reporting To: David Mackie
Description
Digital Reporter – FTC 9 months maternity cover, Carlisle. Newsquest Cumbria is looking for a talented digital reporter to join our busy team. Covering titles including The News & Star and The Whitehaven News, the hybrid role is based in our office in Carlisle, with a mix of home working days. We are seeking an ambitious, digitally skilled, and versatile journalist to uncover the best‑breaking news and features on lively topics.
Key Responsibilities
The right candidate will be passionate about digital storytelling, hard‑working, full of ideas and have a desire to come up with innovative ways of presenting stories across various platforms.
A large part of the role will also be immersing yourself in social media, developing relationships and understanding what matters to the community.
We want to tell the stories our audiences care about, championing the best of our local communities, telling powerful human‑interest stories and covering everything from local politics to crime.
Applications from senior reporters with a journalism degree, including NCTJ qualifications plus 100wpm shorthand, are preferable but we will also consider journalism graduates looking for a first role.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Brimming with ideas on how to help drive the titles forward in print and online
* Digitally fluent, with storytelling across digital platforms at the heart of everything you do
* Excellent at developing relationships with key contacts to improve coverage
* Driven to succeed using the digital analytics tools at your disposal
* A self‑starter, brilliant with time management
Job Benefits
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
* Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
* Structured career progression & ongoing training
* Pension plan & mental health support
* Perks & discounts including:
o Gym membership
o Cycle to Work scheme
o Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
o Retail discounts
* Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
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