Application Deadline:
23 September 2025
Department:
Editorial
Location:
Hereford
Description
Part-Time Trainee Reporter - 3 days per week
We are looking for a dynamic, digitally-savvy journalist with a good eye for the stories that will appeal to our readers and reach the widest possible audience.
You'll be able to enhance our existing quality online news with content that appeals to a wide audience.
You'll be passionate about digital storytelling, with the ability to spot a good story - whether that is breaking news, sourced from your own contacts or part of a wider trending story.
You'll be expected to use a range of digital tools and platforms to tell stories, including video, audio, infographics and maps. Your attention to detail must be second to none, with the ability to write quickly, accurately and succinctly.
Our online audience has a huge appetite, and you will be confident in offering up lots of ideas and stories that keep our readership coming back for more.
You will do this alongside the team at our offices in Hereford.
Key Responsibilities
* Building our digital audience following to bring our content to even more people in the community
* Using search tools to research and understand the topics people are searching for
* Use your SEO skills to reach the largest possible audience
* Building communities online and in real life with whom to share your stories once published
* Covering breaking news, local news and features
* With guidance from editors, using analytics to identify what our readers like and what they want next from our coverage
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Knowing what readers want to read, using both your keen news sense and data insights
* An understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO) and skills in producing content that works in search
* Passion for telling stories that will grow new diverse audiences
* Exceptional attention to detail
* The ability to write – and think – quickly under pressure
* Excellent social media skills and the ability to spot stories and trending topics
* The chosen candidate will have their NCTJ qualification and ideally have:
* 100wpm shorthand
* Excellent knowledge of relevant media law
Hours to be discussed but will include shifts and weekends. Driving licence and car essential. To be considered, please send your CV.