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Reporter - Watford Observer
Newsquest
Watford, GBR
Full-time
Entry
Hybrid
Discovered 1 months ago
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Key Skills for This Role
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Key Responsibilities
- Source and deliver exclusive stories, breaking news and engaging local content
- Cover news as it happens through live blogs and fast-moving digital coverage
- Build and maintain a strong network of contacts across the Watford area
- Create engaging content that grows audience reach and reader engagement
- Ensure all content meets the highest standards of accuracy, media law and the Editors' Code of Conduct
- Use newsroom technology and AI-assisted tools to support efficient content creation
- Use multimedia storytelling techniques including filming video and presenting to camera
- Upload, publish and manage content across digital platforms
- Monitor audience performance and use data to help inform content decisions
- Meet page view and audience growth targets
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- NCTJ Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Excellent writing, interviewing and news gathering skills
- Strong news sense and an ability to identify stories that matter to local audiences
- Good understanding of media law and the Editors' Code of Conduct
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Strong digital journalism skills, including live reporting and social media
- Comfortable using digital tools and technology to enhance content creation
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to newsgathering
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
- Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
- Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
About Newsquest
Publishing & News Media3024 employeesFounded 1996
UK local media company publishing regional newspapers, magazines and digital news while helping businesses reach local audiences.
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