Chief Reporter – Newsquest (High Wycombe)
The Vacancy
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.
What the role involves:
- 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:
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.
Benefits:
- Contributory pension
- Cycle to work
- 25 days holiday
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts on short breaks & hotels
- Discounted eyecare
- Employee assistance program
- Up to 40% cinema ticket savings
- Family friendly
