Reporter – The Telegraph and Argus
The Telegraph & Argus in Bradford is looking for an ambitious reporter to join our newsroom, covering one of the UK’s busiest and most diverse news patches.
Working across communities in Bradford, you will produce compelling journalism for our daily and weekly titles, as well as the T&A’s growing online audience. You will also take special responsibility for Keighley, the largest town in the Bradford district, providing content for the Keighley News.
This role combines strong traditional reporting with the use of bespoke AI tools, audience insight and content analytics to deliver relevant, impactful journalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, source and develop strong local news stories across Bradford and Keighley
- Report accurately and responsibly on breaking news and major incidents
- Manage live blogs and rolling coverage during fast-moving stories
- Use audience data and content analytics to shape story selection and presentation
- Produce high-quality content for print, web and social platforms
- Contribute to campaigns, investigations and enterprise journalism
- Ensure all work meets legal, ethical and editorial standards, including accuracy, privacy and media law compliance
- Work collaboratively with editors and colleagues in a fast-paced newsroom
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- NCTJ-qualified reporter, or an outstanding trainee with NCTJ prelims, including shorthand
- Strong news sense and the ability to spot and develop stories quickly
- Excellent reporting, writing and interviewing skills
- Confidence working across digital platforms and live news environments
- Interest in using technology and data to enhance journalism and audience engagement
- Sound understanding of media law, regulation and ethical reporting
- Full UK driving licence
This is your chance to help chronicle the next chapter of Bradford’s distinguished history. If you are motivated by local journalism, comfortable working at pace, and keen to uncover the stories that matter to our communities, we would like to hear from you.
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.
