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Job Description
Reporting to the Live News Editor youll be part of a high-performing team working from our Elgin office.
Our live news reporters are on the frontline of whats happening in our communities; theyre breaking news chasing stories and producing quality content.
Accountabilities and responsibilities include:
- Working at pace to produce clean accurate engaging content for The Press and Journals website and print edition
- Being visible in our communities
- Bringing in stories that matter to our readers
- Making contacts and developing relationships with local organisations and individuals
- Using data to inform and inspire story choice
- Presenting stories in an engaging way through words pictures video audio and other online tools
Requirements
The ideal candidate:
- Is an experienced multimedia reporter with a proven track record
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and targets
- Has a positive self-starter attitude and takes initiative
- Is knowledgeable about SEO
- Has an eye for trends and spotting stories on social media
- Is data-driven and focused on real-time analytics
- Has detailed knowledge of the Editors Code of Practice GDPR and media law
- Holds a full UK driving licence
- Has shorthand (preferred but not essential)
ABOUT DC THOMSON
At DC Thomson we are a business with a purposeto make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
We are home to some of the worlds best loved media brands organised around local news and radio companionship kids advocacy energy puzzles and hobbies.
The Courier The Press & Journal The Sunday Post Beano Stylist Puzzler The Peoples Friend My Weekly bunkered Energy Voice Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.
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 learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that engage audiences to be part of our communities.
Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/hybrid. Theyre passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and theyre crucial to our ambitions for the company.
Were looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson to share their energy ideas and skills and be part of our story.
We believe that news is the backbone of democracy in the UK and that DC Thomson is the best case study for the digital transformation of regional storytelling. We are on a journey towards a sustainable digital model having grown beyond 28000 paying digital subscribers for our local titles. Our portfolio includes the best-selling Press & Journal The Courier Evening Express and Evening Telegraph as well as the Sunday Post with its rich heritage of fearless investigative journalism and tireless national campaigning.
To apply for this role please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
Benefits
This is a full-time permanent position working 35 hours per week from our Elgin Office. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday Health Cash Plan 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
For further information please visit: date for applications: Wednesday 18th June 2025 at 16:30hrs
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
