Live Reporter

On-site in Bournemouth·Full-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Bournemouth
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours
Holiday: 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Nctj

Nice to have

Journalism

Pay & 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

The role

The Bournemouth Echo is looking for a driven Live Reporter to join our fast‑paced newsroom based in the town centre.

You'll be at the heart of our breaking news operation - reacting fast, filing clean copy at speed and helping us reach and engage a large online audience every day. The best of this content will also be developed for our newspaper.

Key Responsibilities

Produce 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, and traffic disruptions as required.
Attend breaking news scenes, capture multi-media content, and conduct interviews.
Hit ambitious digital page view and subscription targets.
Publish and promote content across social channels, write engaging posts and monitor 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.

This is a full‑time, office‑based role in our Bournemouth newsroom, and shift patterns will include early and late shifts across the week as well as weekend shifts.

Skills & Expertise

NCTJ-qualified or studying towards NCTJ qualifications.
Experience in a newsroom, student publication, journalism placement or equivalent environment is desirable.
Confident covering breaking news on the ground, including video.
Comfortable running live blogs and developing multiple stories at once.
Strong digital instincts - you understand what makes a story perform online and how to craft engaging headlines and social posts.
A self‑starter with excellent news sense and plenty of ideas.
A team player who can take direction, respond to feedback and thrive in a busy newsroom.
Confident on camera, with the ambition to build a strong personal profile as a trusted local reporter.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. This is an entry-level role which would suit someone looking to kick-start their career in journalism.