Live Reporter – Mid-Essex

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.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll capture the stories that the people of Essex want and need to hear, first.

Working in a small team in our Colchester newsroom, covering Chelmsford and surrounding areas, you’ll be focused on breaking news, first, fast and accurate.

You’ll respond to major breaking events and capture 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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.

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.