Digital Reporter – Taunton and Somerset
Are you a driven and digitally savvy journalist ready to make an impact in Somerset? The Bridgwater Mercury and Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News are looking for a self-starting Digital Reporter to join our newsroom and deliver compelling local journalism across our titles.
You’ll be covering Bridgwater, Burnham, and Highbridge, with opportunities to contribute to other Newsquest Somerset titles including the Somerset County Gazette. This is a hybrid role, with three days a week based in our office.
Key Responsibilities
- Writing 4–6 engaging news articles daily for digital publication across Newsquest’s Somerset titles.
- Generating content for print editions of the Bridgwater Mercury and Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News.
- Conducting interviews with community members, dignitaries, and MPs to uncover the stories that matter most.
- Working under tight deadlines to produce clear, accurate, and impactful journalism.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- NCTJ qualification or equivalent, ideally with a relevant undergraduate degree.
- At least one year of experience in journalism, media, or PR.
- Strong news-gathering and writing skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
- A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. Candidates living on patch in Bridgwater without a licence will also be considered.
Please submit your application with a CV and examples of your written work.
About Newsquest Media Group
We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.
We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.
In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.
