Reporter - Daily Record

You will work as part of our dynamic team to produce engaging digital content. You will have the opportunity to provide live coverage of breaking news and deliver exclusive off-diary stories written in a way that ensures as many people as possible see and respond to our work, helping us to have a positive impact on the communities we serve.

You will build on your strong contacts within the industry, for story gathering in our existing and underserved communities. You will source and conduct interviews, take pictures and film footage whilst you are out on patch reporting, always thinking of how to scoop the next exclusive. This role includes weekend and shift pattern working so a flexible approach is required.

You are a passionate and experienced journalist with an NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification and in depth knowledge of media law. You are a first class writer with excellent storytelling ability and a keen eye for what makes a great story. You have a proven track record of working in a fast paced large regional or national newsroom environment and can hit the ground running creating engaging content at pace.

You have an excellent understanding of the Daily Records brand and know how to tell stories that will relate directly to our ever growing and diverse audience. You have superb social media skills and an understanding of how to utilise various social platforms to make content engaging.

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%


• 25 days holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years service with Reach, youll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme


• Giving back day - an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart


• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and youll be eligible after just six months employment


• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses


• As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive


• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest


• Awesome career opportunities - youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes


• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels