Reporter

Newsquest Media Group

. Source and produce engaging news, feature and community content for digital, social and print audiences .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeAndover • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong writing, interviewing, and communication skills while producing engaging multimedia content for diverse audiences. Capable of leveraging audience insights and SEO to enhance reach and engagement in local news coverage.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NCTJ Preliminary DiplomaStrong News SenseMultimedia Content CreationExcellent Writing SkillsFull UK Driving Licence

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Hard Skills

InterviewingCopywritingSEOPhotographyVideo Production

Soft Skills

Highly OrganisedMotivatedIndependent WorkCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Social Media

Certifications & Qualifications

NCTJ Preliminary Diploma

Industry Keywords

Local NewsCommunity ContentBreaking NewsHuman Interest StoriesAudience Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and produce engaging news, feature and community content for digital, social and print audiences
Build and maintain strong relationships with contacts across the local community
Attend events, meetings and breaking news incidents across the patch
Conduct interviews and gather accurate information from a variety of sources
Create multimedia content including photography and video
Write clean, accurate and engaging copy to tight deadlines
Use audience insights, SEO and social media to maximise reach and engagement
Meet agreed productivity and audience targets
Cover local businesses, community events, crime, courts, politics, human interest stories and breaking news
Work alongside colleagues producing local news brands across Hampshire

Requirements

What you’ll need

NCTJ Preliminary Diploma, including shorthand; applications without this qualification cannot be considered
Ideally senior-qualified, although exceptional trainee reporters looking for their first newsroom role will also be considered
Strong news sense and ability to identify stories that matter to local audiences
Excellent writing, interviewing and communication skills
Comfortable using social media and creating multimedia content
Highly organised, motivated and able to work independently
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
Willingness to work occasional weekends and early or late shifts

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme
Eye care
Retail discounts
Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
Quarterly bonus of up to 10% of salary for exceeding audience and productivity targets
Comprehensive benefits package