Newsquest Media Group

Trainee Reporter

Newsquest Media Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Basildon • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • We’re looking for trainee reporters in **Basildon and Southend** to join a dynamic digital team reporting on breaking news and trending stories. No day is the same on this busy news patch, where you’ll be part of a dedicated team setting the agenda with fast-paced, accurate responses to the news cycle.
  • **This role will see you live blogging a breaking incident one minute, picking up a story that will fly on social the next, or getting out and about in the community to conduct interviews for stories that really matter to our audience. Your work will contribute to the daily editions of the **Basildon and Southend Echo** – the county’s best-selling newspaper.
  • **You’ll receive training and support to help you qualify as a senior reporter and progress within the company.

Requirements

  • - NCTJ qualification or equivalent.
  • - Ability to work quickly, accurately, and under pressure.
  • - Strong digital awareness and understanding of social media trends.
  • - Excellent communication and interviewing skills.
  • - A proactive approach to finding and developing stories.
  • - Driving licence required.
  • - Commitment to high standards of journalism and ethical reporting.
Benefits
  • - **Competitive salary**
  • - **25 days holiday** + bank holidays + **your birthday off**
  • - **Holiday buy scheme** for extra flexibility
  • - **Structured career progression** & ongoing training
  • - **Pension plan** & **mental health support**
  • - **Perks & discounts** including:
  • - Gym membership
  • - Cycle to Work scheme
  • - Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
  • - Retail discounts
  • - **Team building days** & annual **volunteer charity days. **

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Soft skills
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Certifications
NCTJ qualification