Reporter Energy Voice
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Job Description
- Job Title: Reporter
- Energy Voice (part of DC Thomson)
- Vacancy No.: V26010
- Location: North and North West of England/Humber & Teesside
ABOUT DC THOMSON
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
Deeply rooted in our communities we are investing in data technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.
Weve changed the way we work to create a flexible collaborative learningled culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create awardwinning content and cultural moments that engage audiences to be part of our communities.
ABOUT ENERGY VOICE
Energy Voice (a DC Thomson brand) is expanding its Editorial team with a role for a talented and selfstarting Reporter.
Energy Voice provides frontline energy news and views to over 2 million energy industry professionals each year. For over 25 years it has been the eyes and ears of the North Sea energy community. Energy Voice is now the first word for entire UK energy spectrum ensuring our readers are in the know and equipped to succeed.
With energy at the heart of the national conversation raising questions on future resource jobs and economics amid climate and geopolitical crises this position will provide a talented journalist with the opportunity to break exclusives and deliver key analysis in multiple formats. Our news platforms podcasts and events have never been more crucial in helping leaders understand the key factors driving the influencing the future of UK energy.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a selfstarting Reporter with a nose for a story and experience producing original highquality journalism for online and/or print ideally within business energy or industry sectors. A keen interest in the energy transition regional economies and infrastructure is a must.
You will be responsible for producing breaking news and progressive insightful and audienceled content to serve and grow our subscriber base joining a growing Editorial team spanning the UK.
The role requires the successful candidate to be based in or near one of the following regions: the North West North East Yorkshire and the Humber or Teesside. A strong network plus a deep understanding of the local patch its communities and industries and the stories that matter to them is essential.
Its an exciting time for you to join us here at Energy Voice as we continuously build a substantial digital subscriber base and continue to serve our loyal print readership via our monthly supplement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write and edit news and opinion pieces for online and print publications
- Generate original stories and feature articles
- Work with the Editorial team to ensure bestinclass reporting
- Stay ahead of industry developments to ensure Energy Voice is the essential source of breaking news
- Generate original ideas for articles and AV content
- Join and contribute to our awardwinning podcast (Energy Voice Out Loud)
- Conduct interviews with industry leaders and build network
- Push content and personal profile on social channels such as LinkedIn
- Represent the brand at internal and external events
- Report from energy sector events and deliver video interviews
- Liaise with Editorial teams across other DC Thomson publications and brands
- Position may require occasional moderating of Energy Voice and EFWD events and production of commercial content
Requirements
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in journalism or demonstrable and relevant experience
- A candidate with contacts and familiarity with the UK offshore energy sector (highly desirable)
- A journalist with experience and/or able to demonstrate finding their own stories and how to make them digitally optimised
- Has an interest and knowledge of the local patch the issues which affect it and the industries which support it
- Has the willingness to embrace new skills and tools in the digital arena such as SEO social media video audio and more while maintaining a mindset of continuous learning and growth
- Has the ability to work in a team collaborating on ideas and sharing responsibility for meeting targets
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledgeable on the Editors Code of Practice GDPR and media law
- Has a full driving licence
WHAT WE OFFER:
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact
- A supportive and collaborative team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- A competitive salary and benefits package
To apply for this role please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
Benefits
This is a fulltime permanent position working 35 hours per week. Whilst you will be primarily working in the field as a bootsontheground Reporter you will be assigned a DC Thomson office location nearest to your patch to serve as your base. This is not a homeworking role as regular ontheground reporting and inperson newsgathering are central to this position. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday Health Cash Plan Onsite Staff Gym excellent Pension a competitive salary and many more staff discounts and benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race religion gender sexual orientation age marital status disability or any other protected characteristics.
If you have any issues with your application please email
Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th April 2025 at 23:59hrs
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
