Reporter – Newsquest (Stourbridge)

Reporter – Stourbridge

Newsquest in Stourbridge has a vacancy for a reporter to join our newsroom team covering a vibrant and diverse news patch.

The successful candidate will be producing breaking news and trusted local content for publication online and in print for our stable of titles covering the Black Country and north Worcestershire

We are seeking an ambitious, digitally skilled and versatile journalist to create high-quality content for our digital-first editions using the latest industry best practice to ensure we are giving people stories they want to read.

You could be reporting on the latest breaking news, covering crime, telling powerful human interest stories or championing the best of our communities.

The job will also include immersing yourself in social media, developing relationships with contacts and understanding what matters to the local community.

The role would suit a trainee looking for their first role in a newsroom or a senior journalist looking for a new opportunity. If your degree is not NCTJ accredited we will provide the relevant additional training for you to become a fully NCTJ qualified journalist.

Newsquest Stourbridge has a strong track record for trainees going on to achieve the gold standard NCTJ qualification while seniors will be able to continue their development with regular training sessions from our Digital Optimisation Team.

Please note a clean driving licence and your own transport is essential.

About us

As part of Newsquest, you will join one of the biggest publishing companies in the UK. There is plenty of opportunity to develop your career across our titles in the Midlands and beyond.

We offer a competitive starting salary and benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and your birthday day off!
• Contributory Pension
• Perks & Discounts at various retail outlets
• Opportunities for team building and training days
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses.
• Annual Volunteer Charity Day

To be considered for this position please send your CV by clicking Apply Now. Applications will be considered as soon as they are received.