Newsquest Media Group

Local Democracy Reporter

Newsquest Media Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hexham • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • - Cover politics and local government as part of the Local Democracy Reporting scheme.
  • - Attend and report on council meetings, including some evening sessions.
  • - Produce agenda-setting stories that support the BBC’s public journalism programme.
  • - Ensure stories are published across multiple print and online platforms.
  • - Work collaboratively with an award-winning team and contribute to regional news coverage.

Requirements

  • - Excellent knowledge and passion for local government.
  • - Ability to write engaging, accurate and compelling content.
  • - Strong news sense and ability to identify stories that matter to local communities.
  • - NCTJ qualification (applications considered from newly qualified reporters).
  • - Ability to work flexibly and manage time effectively.
  • - Commitment to high standards of journalism and public service reporting.
Benefits
  • - **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 day**

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
writingreportingstorytellingagenda-setting
Soft skills
collaborationtime managementflexibilitynews sensecommitment to high standards
Certifications
NCTJ qualification