[Hiring] Live News Reporter @Reach plc

Role Description

We’re seeking a Live News Reporter to join our dynamic team on a 12-month fixed term contract, playing a pivotal role in delivering continuous, high-quality news coverage for our UK newsroom during UK overnight hours.

This fast-paced role focuses on capturing breaking UK and international news and trending topics. Working independently on a flexible shift rota (including weekends), you will drive coverage while the main UK/daytime team is offline. Responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring wires and social media and conducting fast-turnaround interviews and desk research to publish accurate, audience-focused stories.
• Enhancing articles with relevant audio, video, and social embeds, while using approved AI tools to streamline content creation and optimisation.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, self-driven journalist with proven digital newsroom experience.
• Instinct for what captivates UK readers.
• Outstanding news judgment and strong UK geographical knowledge.
• Exceptional headline-writing, research, and fact-checking skills.
• Experience with digital publishing tools, CMS platforms, basic video/social editing, and data analytics.
• Proven ability to spot stories via social media and build quick rapport with phone sources.
• Efficient navigation of digital CMS platforms.

Requirements

• Must be currently based in Australia and have the right to work in Australia.
• This role is a 12-month fixed term contract and is home-based.

Benefits

• Superannuation
• Life & Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD)
• Long Term Disability (known as Salary Continuance or Income Protection)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)