Newsquest Buckinghamshire and Berkshire is recruiting a chief reporter, based in High Wycombe, to join our passionate team.
You will be a motivated, enthusiastic journalist with a nose for news and an interest in driving digital growth.
Working in the heart of south Buckinghamshire, you will be writing agenda-setting stories and high-impact journalism for our award-winning paper and website.
You will need to be flexible, have a driving licence and be a qualified senior reporter or an ambitious reporter ready for the next step.
Primary tasks
- Supporting the management team to deliver the editorial strategy
- Responsible for bringing in strong stories and driving the team's passion for original, high-quality local news
- Using data and analytics to grow readers - both in print and online
- Building the brand’s digital presence
- Maintaining an on-the-ground point of contact for the general public and to represent the newspaper in the community
Experience and qualifications
- Journalism degree or diploma or equivalent, Media Studies qualification or NCTJ recognised qualification is essential. A senior qualification is highly desirable
- Print and digital experience in news media is essential
- Driver’s licence is essential
What we offer:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great team on a competitive salary. As a Newsquest employee, you will also get:
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays AND your birthday off!
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee rewards programme
- Cinema vouchers
- Discounted gym membership
- High street vouchers
- Virgin Media discount
Job type: Full-time, permanent
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