Reporter

Reporter – _The Press & Journal_ **Location:** Inverness, UK (Hybrid – 2 days in the office per week) The Press & Journal, part of the DC Thomson media and publishing company, is hiring a Reporter to join the team in Aberdeen. The Reporter will cover breaking news, exclusive reporting and follow-up coverage across Inverness and the north and north-east of Scotland, delivered across appropriate digital formats in line with live team priorities. The successful candidate will identify and deliver breaking news, exclusive local stories and strong follow-up coverage for The Press and Journal, with particular emphasis on Inverness and the surrounding areas. They will increase the consistency, speed and distinctiveness of local reporting in a priority market. The Press and Journal is one of DC Thomson’s key heritage and identity brands that receives a lot of support and investment from DC Thomson leadership. The team are passionate about caring for and making a difference to their community. They write exclusive data-driven and hyper locally focused story content that represents the communities that our readers live in. This is an opportunity for a Reporter who can work independently day to day, use local knowledge and source networks well, and apply audience, search and format insight to produce journalism that is timely, unique, and engaging. The Reporter will produce fast, accurate and relevant journalism that strengthens local audience trust, supports digital growth and contributes to subscription performance. The successful candidate will identify, pitch and progress stories within the agreed editorial brief, select the most suitable format for routine stories, and update live content in line with standards and editorial direction. They will deliver timely and relevant local journalism, increasing the flow of exclusive stories from the patch, using analytics and SEO to improve story performance, and contributing to shared editorial standards and effective ways of work