Trainee reporter

The Bournemouth Echo is seeking an ambitious trainee reporter to join our team.

For approaching 125 years the Echo has been setting the agenda with hard-hitting journalism and an opportunity has arisen for a dedicated reporter to join our team.

You will be covering the vibrant patches of the BCP area, as well as the rest of Dorset, and you will use your passion for digital storytelling to unearth fresh and exciting stories.

We are seeking an outstanding trainee looking to cut their teeth and a full driving licence and access to a car are essential. Please do not apply for this job if you do not have use of a vehicle and a licence.

The role will involve much more than just writing stories and will require someone who can try new things and use different storytelling formats.

The Echo is thriving with a fast-growing digital audience but at our heart is amazing journalism you can trust. This is your chance to play a part in writing the next chapter of our history.

The successful applicant will need to find exclusives, cover breaking news and events, and develop and use contacts to dig out stories.

If this sounds like the job for you please apply via this website.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted.

The company

Newsquest is a media company with a difference.

We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust.

As well as dedicated sales teams which provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will consider any adjustments that could help you.