Online News Reporter - Bucks Free Press & Reading Chronicle
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Newsquest is recruiting a web‑savvy online news reporter to work across the Bucks Free Press and Reading Chronicle, driving digital growth and audience engagement on two of the region’s key news brands.
This is a role for a journalist who lives and breathes online news, understands social media and knows how to find and tell stories that get people talking.
This is an ideal opportunity for a journalist who wants to be at the heart of a regional digital news operation, with clear targets around audience growth and a chance to help shape how our brands develop online.
To apply, send your CV, a cover letter outlining your digital experience and ideas for growing our online audience, plus three examples of your best online work.
This is a role for a journalist who lives and breathes online news, understands social media and knows how to find and tell stories that get people talking.
Key Responsibilities
- Reacting to breaking stories and updates across Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, getting them online quickly and accurately.
- Using live blogs, push alerts, newsletters and social media to build engagement.
- Tracking performance via analytics and shaping content plans around what readers respond to.
- Working with editors and fellow reporters to experiment with new formats and digital storytelling techniques.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We’re looking for someone who:- Has experience producing fast, accurate digital news content.
- Understands SEO, analytics and the type of stories that perform strongly online.
- Uses social media instinctively – from Facebook and X to TikTok and Instagram – to source stories and reach audiences.
- Is comfortable working across multiple titles and tailoring content to different audiences.
This is an ideal opportunity for a journalist who wants to be at the heart of a regional digital news operation, with clear targets around audience growth and a chance to help shape how our brands develop online.
To apply, send your CV, a cover letter outlining your digital experience and ideas for growing our online audience, plus three examples of your best online work.
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