Live Reporter – Greenock Telegraph
The Greenock Telegraph is looking for a driven Live Reporter to join our fast‑paced newsroom, which also works in collaboration with several weekly Ayrshire and West Scotland news brands.
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 print publications.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of the live team on a number of news websites, producing 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, traffic disruption, courts and council as required.
- Attend breaking news scenes, capture multi-media content, and conduct interviews.
- Hit ambitious digital page view and subscription targets.
- Help manage and update the homepage and key section fronts.
- 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 Greenock newsroom.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- NCTJ-qualified, studying towards NCTJ qualifications, or equivalent experience.
- 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.
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
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 several 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.
