Live Reporter - The Argus

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of The Argus live shifts team, producing breaking and trending news across our website and social platforms.
• File multiple stories a day to a high standard, with sharp headlines and engaging intros.
• Run live blogs on major incidents, weather events, traffic disruption, courts and council as required.
• Attend breaking news scenes, film video, capture photos, and gather eyewitness accounts.
• Hit ambitious digital targets, including a minimum of 750,000 page views per month.
• Help manage and update the homepage.
• Publish and promote content across social channels, writing engaging posts and monitoring performance.
• Use real‑time analytics to shape coverage and spot opportunities to grow audience.
• Use AI technology to assist you in this role.
• Ensure all content complies with media law and the IPSO Editors’ Code.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• NCTJ‑qualified or equivalent, with strong shorthand and media law.
• Proven ability to write quickly, accurately and cleanly to deadline in a live news environment.
• Confident covering breaking news on the ground, including video and photography.
• Comfortable running live blogs and juggling multiple stories at once.
• Strong digital instincts – you understand what makes a story perform online and how to craft engaging headlines and social posts.
• An energetic self‑starter with excellent news sense, plenty of ideas and a willingness to work a variety of early, mid and late shifts.
• A team player who can take direction, respond to feedback and thrive in a busy newsroom.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan
• Employee Helpline counselling and advice
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day