Newsquest Media Group

Trainee Reporter

Newsquest Media Group

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Huntingdon • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • We’re looking for a trainee reporter in Cambridgeshire who has what it takes to join a dynamic digital team covering breaking news, trending stories and reporting on patch. ****No day is the same in this busy news patch, where you will be part of a dedicated team setting the agenda with fast-paced, accurate responses to the news that truly matters to our audiences.****You will be supported by the Cambridgeshire editors and other reporters, given training to qualify as a senior reporter and progress within the company.****The role will be a hybrid mix of office working, patch work and home working, and your work will also contribute to the weekly editions of our newspapers covering stories across Huntingdonshire and Ely.

Requirements

  • - NCTJ qualifications, shorthand preferable, or an equivalent qualification.
  • - Ability to respond quickly and accurately to breaking news.
  • - Confidence working across digital platforms and social media.
  • - Ability to identify trending stories and high‑performing evergreen content.
  • - Strong digital storytelling skills and willingness to learn.
  • - Commitment to legal and ethical guidelines, including IPSO regulations.
  • - Ability to work both independently and as part of a dedicated digital news team.
  • - Willingness to work a hybrid pattern across office, home and patch.
  • - Drive to progress to senior reporter through training and support.
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**
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
NCTJ qualifications