Business Reporter - Editor generating compelling national business stories for The Canadian Press. Collaborating with a cross - country team and utilizing multimedia platforms.
About the role
- Dynamic reporter for Bournemouth Echo engaging the community with local stories and digital storytelling. Responsible for news coverage, social media engagement, and content creation.
Responsibilities
- Produce accurate, engaging digital news stories, live blogs and features to deadline.
- Use video, audio, infographics, maps and other digital tools to tell compelling stories.
- Create and publish engaging social media content that drives reach and conversation.
- Build contacts, monitor trends and identify strong story leads through social platforms.
- Deliver accurate breaking news coverage and keep audiences informed in real time.
- Develop new story ideas and creative digital treatments that grow audience engagement.
- Build social media followings and increase digital audience numbers across your patch.
- Spot national or regional stories with local relevance and tailor them for your readers.
- Track court activity and work with court reporters to deliver strong online coverage.
- Develop contributions from colleagues and community voices for digital relevance.
- Use SEO techniques to maximise visibility and follow emerging trends.
- Use audience analytics (with guidance) to shape future coverage.
- Build strong relationships across the community and spend time on patch.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the UK, sharing ideas and best practice.
Requirements
- Strong digital reporting skills with experience writing accurate news, live blogs and features.
- Ability to work quickly, creatively, and under tight deadlines.
- Confident using video, audio, infographics and mapping tools.
- Strong understanding of social media for newsgathering and audience engagement.
- Knowledge of SEO and how to optimise stories for search.
- Ability to interpret analytics and understand reader behaviour.
- Skilled at building community contacts and identifying story leads.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- NCTJ qualification (including 100wpm shorthand) or equivalent.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Willingness to work shifts and weekends.
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
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