Trainee Multimedia Reporter

£21100

Tindle Newspapers Ltd, Tavistock, Devon

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 27 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b5f5a31224544478b7a0554c8c05515b

Tindle Newspapers Ltd

Full Job Description

Have a digital-first mindset, ensuring all content is produced for online first with consideration given on the timing of when articles are published
Produce hyperlocal and engaging digital content, including today stories, social media posts and videos, live blogs and native video content
Be an active participant in and a promoter of all forms of social media both personally and on behalf of your brand including exploring new platforms as they emerge
Produce engaging content which can be successfully monetised
Attend, when necessary or instructed, events or meetings during evenings, weekends or bank holidays
Meet minimum requirements for story / video / picture / live blog uploads
Develop contacts within the community/ communities you cover to produce exclusive multimedia content and ensure your titles are first with the news
Take personal responsibility for driving the digital growth of your content
Use analytics to help drive content production, with a firm understanding of how well your stories have performed
Maximise interaction with online users and readers
Participate in the Career Pathway, completing all mandatory training
Produce content that is legally sound and complies with the Editors Code of Practice

Journalism degree or diploma or equivalent is essential
Media Studies qualification or NCTJ recognised qualification is desirable
Print and digital experience including social media is essential
Diver's license is essential, Diploma of Higher Education (required), Journalism: 1 year (preferred)

Job description - Trainee Multimedia Reporter The Tavistock Times Series is looking for a full-time Trainee Multimedia Reporter to join our busy Devon newsroom. If you re passionate about story-telling and content production, have an ability to produce engaging content with a digital-first mindset, along with an aptitude for developing contacts within the community, we want to hear from you! This is an exciting time to join us as we accelerate our digital growth and explore new opportunities, from video to AI, TikTok to X, videos to podcasts and live blogs to weekly newspapers; we bring our audience their news in a way that suits each story. You will work as a member of the Tavistock team to produce our popular weekly newspaper titles as well as driving our fast-growing websites. Ideally you will have completed an NCTJ-accredited journalism course, and we will help and support you through your career path to qualify as a senior reporter. We offer a competitive salary starting from
Produce multimedia content across all subject areas, with a focus on helping to deliver the agreed digital editorial strategy
Use data and analytics to drive the type of content produced, with the aim of increasing page views and engagement
Create desired volume and quality of content for the requirement of our printed brands
Grow and develop the brand s presence within the community through the cultivation of contacts, helping cement our position as the go-to source of trusted and up-to-date local news, In return, you will get to work in a business that still values local news, along with a chance to develop your career within a respected multimedia company where the local community is at the heart of what we do. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £21,029.00 per year Benefits:
Company pension
Sick pay
Monday to Friday