Journalist (Social Media)

Are you just as comfortable knocking on doors covering the latest breaking news as you are writing content about our readers’ favourite celebrities and footballers? If yes then apply now to join the Liverpool Echo as a Reporter.  
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about local journalism and is hungry to find, and report on, the stories that matter most to our readers.
Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand, through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.
We're home to more than 120 trusted brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, the Manchester Evening News and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.
It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.
We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.
This role is based in our Liverpool city centre Hub and we are therefore open to candidates based in and around Liverpool.
You will work as part of our dynamic team to produce engaging news and trending content that our audience wants to read. You will have the opportunity to tell stories in many different ways including (but not limited to) real-time live blogs, article format, video, audio and pictures. 
You will take pictures and film footage whilst you are out on patch reporting, always thinking of how to uncover the stories that are important for our audience. This position will involve some weekend/evening working so a flexible approach is required.
You are a passionate journalist with an NCTJ or equivalent journalism qualification, strong knowledge of media law and ideally 100wpm shorthand or working towards this. You are a first-class writer with excellent storytelling techniques and a keen eye for what makes a great story and proven experience reporting on local issues. You ideally have experience working with a CMS and are comfortable taking pictures and videos.
You have superb social media skills and an understanding of how to utilise various social platforms to make content engaging.
25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
~ An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
~ Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry)
~ Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
~ Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
~ Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers . A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
~ Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
~ Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family .
~ Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
~ Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.