Trainee Multimedia Journalist – CambridgeshireLive

Company Description We’re looking for a Trainee Multimedia Journalist to join our team at CambridgeshireLive. We may be biased, but you’ll be joining a great team committed to reporting the stories which matter most to the residents of Cambridgeshire. We’re fun and passionate and specialise in brilliant, detailed, interactive and ambitious storytelling. What’s more, we’re creative. If you’ve got a great idea for a newsletter, video, social post, podcast or interactive article then let’s give it a go. This role is home based however due to the nature of the role, you will need to be based in or around Cambridgeshire, or be prepared to relocate to the area. About us Hello, we’re Reach. 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, and 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. And we’re just getting started… Your story, with Reach 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 know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore. We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow About this role What will the role involve? You will write and develop stories about local communities, with great pictures and engaging videos, but you will also create maps and graphics, host live Q&As, author newsletters on topics which engage our readers and develop interactive content formats which set us apart from our rivals. All while ensuring that every piece of content is researched and published in accordance with the Editor’s Code of practice. You will be confident using a range of digital formats and quickly identify breaking news by utilising social media. Who are we looking for? A trainee candidate with NCTJ preliminary or equivalent, you have the ability to be bold, confident and to be comfortable meeting people face to face, developing a strong contacts book. You have first rate editing, writing and subbing skills, relish the test of working under pressure and to tight deadlines. You’re social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and ideally you’re familiar with newsroom analytics and content management systems. You’re flexible, inquisitive and are on the pulse of what makes a great story How we’ll look after you We take good care of our people – and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you’ll get a range of benefits. Here are our standard UK & ROI benefits – please check the specifics out for your role when you apply. 25 days’ holiday (not including bank holidays), plus an extra day after you’ve been with us for three, five and ten years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to. An extra day’s leave each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you. Help saving for your retirement – we’ll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice. Wellbeing support – including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family. A healthcare cash plan – giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor’s appointments. Bonus scheme – you’ll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings. Access to lots of discounts – including with Reach’s very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products. 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. If there’s something you want to understand more about, just ask. Additional Information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr