Multimedia Reporter – Tindle Newspapers Limited (Wellington)

Are you looking for an exciting role, working in a busy news patch in a beautiful part of the country with coast and countryside on the doorstep? We’re looking for a highly motivated reporter who is skilled at delivering rich multimedia articles to websites and social – with ideas for growing our audience engagement.

Reporting for the Wellington Weekly News, the role is based from our Wellington offices, with much of your time being spent in the communities we serve, meeting people and discovering the issues that affect our readers.

You will need to be flexible, have a current driving licence and come equipped with a can-do attitude.

Primary Tasks

Produce multimedia content across all subject areas, with a focus on helping to deliver the agreed digital editorial strategy
Use data and analytics to drive the type of content produced, with the aim of increasing page views and engagement
Create desired volume and quality of content for the requirement of our printed brands
Grow and develop the brand’s presence within the community through the cultivation of contacts, helping cement our position as the go-to source of trusted and up-to-date local news

Key Responsibilities

Have a digital-first mindset, ensuring all content is produced for online first with consideration given on the timing of when articles are published
Produce hyperlocal and engaging digital content, including ‘today’ stories, social media posts and videos, live blogs and native video content
Be an active participant in and a promoter of all forms of social media – both personally and on behalf of your brand – including exploring new platforms as they emerge
Produce engaging content which can be successfully monetised
Attend, when necessary or instructed, events or meetings during evenings, weekends or bank holidays
Meet minimum requirements for story / video / picture / live blog uploads
Develop contacts within the community/ communities you cover to produce exclusive multimedia content and ensure your titles are first with the news
Take personal responsibility for driving the digital growth of your content
Use analytics to help drive content production, with a firm understanding of how well your stories have performed
Maximise interaction with online users and readers
Participate in the Career Pathway, completing all mandatory training Produce content that is legally sound and complies with the Editors’ Code of Practice

Experience and qualifications

Journalism degree or diploma or equivalent, Media Studies qualification or NCTJ recognised qualification is essential
Print and digital experience, including social media is essential
Driver’s license is essential

In return, you will get to work in a business that still values local news and invests in journalism, as it takes the next steps on an exciting digital journey. You will also get a starting salary of £21,029, 25 days holiday, enhanced sick pay, and access to a NEST Pension.