Multimedia Journalist - Reading, United Kingdom - Reach

Reach

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Reading, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Multimedia Journalist - BerkshireLive:

Reading

Competitive + excellent company benefits

Full Time

Were looking for a
Multimedia Journalist to join our team at
BerkshireLive, focusing primarily on our coverage of
Reading.

We may be biased, but youll be joining a great team committed to reporting the stories which matter most to Readings residents.

Were fun and passionate and specialise in brilliant, detailed, interactive and ambitious storytelling. Whats more, were creative.

If youve got a great idea for a newsletter, video, social post, podcast or interactive article then lets give it a go.

Were looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

So, who are we?

We are Reach plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it.

We are home to the UK and Irelands most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Irish Mirror, Irish Daily Star, DublinLive, BelfastLive, RSVP and Cork Beo.

We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

This role is home based however due to the nature of the role, you will need to be based in or around Reading or Berkshire, or be prepared to relocate to the area. There will also be monthly meetings in our Canary Wharf office.

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 Editors 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?

You have first rate editing, writing and subbing skills, relish the test of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Youre social media savvy with current SEO knowledge and ideally you're familiar with newsroom analytics and content management systems. Youre flexible, inquisitive and are on the pulse of what makes a great story

What can we offer you?
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
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Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
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25 days holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years service with Reach, youll accrue one additional day of annual leave.

We also have a
Holiday Purchase Scheme:
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Giving back day - an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
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Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and youll be eligible after just six months employment
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Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
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As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
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Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
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Awesome career opportunities - youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes