Reporter – Bournemouth Echo

We’re looking for a driven, digitally savvy reporter who knows what matters to local audiences and how to tell those stories in compelling ways.

This is a role for a journalist with strong news instincts and a passion for digital storytelling — from breaking news and exclusive leads to deeper, issue-led reporting that resonates with our communities.

You’ll be confident using a range of tools and formats, including video, audio, infographics and maps.

You’ll also embrace AI to work faster and smarter, while relying on your editorial judgement to ensure quality and accuracy remain paramount.

Speed, precision and attention to detail are essential. Our audience is large, engaged and always hungry for more — so you’ll bring a steady stream of ideas and the energy to deliver them.

This role covers a wide range of reporting, with a strong focus on holding power to account while championing the voices and issues that matter most locally.

Key Responsibilities

Grow and engage our digital audience across platforms
Use search data and SEO to identify and maximise story opportunities
Cover breaking news, community stories and in-depth features
Build strong relationships both online and in the community
Use analytics to understand audience behaviour and inform coverage

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Strong news sense, backed by data awareness
Solid understanding of SEO and digital publishing
Excellent writing skills with speed and accuracy under pressure
Strong social media instincts and story spotting ability
Passion for reaching and growing diverse audiences
NCTJ qualification (essential), with shorthand preferred
Good knowledge of media law
Full driving licence and access to a car (essential)

What we’re looking for

You’ll be:

Ambitious, proactive and full of ideas
Confident pitching and developing stories independently
Fully in tune with what digital audiences want
Comfortable using analytics to improve performance
A team player who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom

You’ll have:

Strong social media and digital publishing skills
A fresh, engaging writing style
The ability to adapt across formats — from live blogs to long reads
A clear understanding of SEO and its importance
The ability to work quickly without compromising accuracy

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.

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