Reporter - Andover Advertiser

Key Responsibilities

• Source and produce engaging news, feature and community content for digital, social and print audiences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contacts across the local community.
• Attend events, meetings and breaking news incidents across the patch.
• Conduct interviews and gather accurate information from a variety of sources.
• Create multimedia content including photography and video.
• Write clean, accurate and engaging copy to tight deadlines.
• Use audience insights, SEO and social media to maximise reach and engagement.
• Meet agreed productivity and audience targets.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• NCTJ Preliminary Diploma, including shorthand. Applications without this qualification cannot be considered.
• Ideally senior-qualified, although exceptional trainee reporters looking for their first newsroom role will also be considered.
• Strong news sense and the ability to identify stories that matter to local audiences.
• Excellent writing, interviewing and communication skills.
• Comfortable using social media and creating multimedia content.
• Highly organised, motivated and able to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the size and rural nature of the patch.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends and early or late shifts.

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