Reporter - Stourbridge

Job description

Reporter - StourbridgeApplication Deadline: 26 May 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Stourbridge

Reporting To: Alicia Kelly

DescriptionWe are looking for a dynamic, digitally-savvy journalist with a good eye for the stories that will appeal to our readers and reach the widest possible audience.

You'll be able to enhance our existing quality online news with content that appeals to a wide audience.

You'll be passionate about digital storytelling, with the ability to spot a good story - whether that is breaking news, sourced from your own contacts or part of a wider trending story.

You'll be expected to use a range of digital tools and platforms to tell stories, including video, audio, infographics and maps.

You'll also use AI to move fast and scale output – but your judgement will remain the driving force. We want someone who understands how to use technology to enhance – not replace – their news sense.

Your attention to detail must be second to none, with the ability to write quickly, accurately and succinctly.

Our online audience has a huge appetite, and you will be confident in offering up lots of ideas and stories that keep our readership coming back for more.

Key Responsibilities

Building our digital audience following to bring our content to even more people in the community

Using search tools to research and understand the topics people are searching for

Use your SEO skills to reach the largest possible audienceBuilding communities online and in real life, with whom to share your stories once published

Covering breaking news, local news and features

With guidance from editors, using analytics to identify what our readers like and what they want next from our coverage

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Know what readers want to read, using both your keen news sense and data insights

Understand search engine optimisation (SEO) and skills in producing content that works in search

Passion for telling stories that will grow new, diverse audiences

Exceptional attention to detail

The ability to write – and think – quickly under pressure

Excellent social media skills and the ability to spot stories and trending topics

The chosen candidate will have their NCTJ qualification and ideally have:

100wpm shorthand

Excellent knowledge of relevant media law

Hours to be discussed, but will include shifts and weekends. A driving licence and a car are essential.

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

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Stourbridge

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English