Live Reporter - Mid-Essex
Newsquest · Colchester
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- Location
- Colchester
- Type
- Full-time
The LIVE Team is committed to breaking the news that our audiences truly care about right now - from the big dramatic events to the local community stories creating chatter.
You'll be fast, you'll be first, you'll be accurate.
Resourcefulness, an eye for a good story and the adrenaline rush of breaking news are all essential in these exciting new roles.
You'll capture the stories that the people of Norfolk and Suffolk want and need to hear, first.
Working in a small team in our Norwich newsroom, you'll be focused on breaking news, first, fast and accurate.
You'll respond to major breaking events, capturing what's happening quickly.
Using your excellent search skills, you'll be able to create must-read stories from the chatter and buzz happening within our communities.
_Background in content_
- Experience in digital content
- A real nose for what people care about right now
- Quick thinker - fast and accurate writer
- Passion to grow the LIVE brand and engage with the local community
- Strong awareness of legal compliance around content
_Resourceful_
- You'll thrive in a fast-paced working environment and can work quickly without letting errors slip through.
- With a good eye for trends, you'll spot the high-performing stories that will capture our readers.
What makes it a great job?
- Variety - every day is different
- Build relationships and see your stories capture the community's attention.
- Solving challenges. Never a dull moment!
**Where will I work?
**
This full-time role is based in our Norwich office. You'll work a shift-based system from 6 am to 11 pm, and at weekends, on a rota basis.
- 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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