Part Time Reporter - Hereford Times
Posted 2 weeks ago by Newsquest Media Group
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Hereford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Hereford Times is seeking a part-time reporter to work four days a week, focusing on creating engaging digital content that resonates with a diverse audience. The ideal candidate will possess strong journalistic skills, a passion for digital storytelling, and the ability to utilize various digital tools and platforms. Responsibilities include building the digital audience, covering news stories, and leveraging SEO to enhance content visibility. The role requires a keen news sense, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while collaborating with the editorial team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Building our digital audience following to bring our content to even more people in the community
- Using search tools to research and understand the topics people are searching for
- Using SEO skills to reach the largest possible audience
- Building communities online and in real life with whom to share your stories once published
- Covering breaking news, local news, and features
- Using analytics to identify what our readers like and what they want next from our coverage
Key Skills:
- Knowing what readers want to read, using both keen news sense and data insights
- An understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO) and skills in producing content that works in search
- Passion for telling stories that will grow new, diverse audiences
- Exceptional attention to detail
- The ability to write – and think – quickly under pressure
- Excellent social media skills and the ability to spot stories and trending topics
- NCTJ qualification
- 100wpm shorthand (ideally)
- Excellent knowledge of relevant media law
- A driving licence and a car are essential
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Hereford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Application Deadline: 26 May 2026
Department: Editorial
Location: Hereford
Description
Hereford Times - Part-Time Reporter - 4 days per week.
We are looking for a dynamic, digitally savvy journalist with a good eye for the stories that will appeal to our readers and reach the widest possible audience. You’ll be able to enhance our existing quality online news with content that appeals to a wide audience. You’ll be passionate about digital storytelling, with the ability to spot a good story - whether that is breaking news, sourced from your own contacts or part of a wider trending story. You’ll be expected to use a range of digital tools and platforms to tell stories, including video, audio, infographics and maps. You’ll also use AI to move fast and scale output – but your judgement will remain the driving force. We want someone who understands how to use technology to enhance – not replace – their news sense. Your attention to detail must be second to none, with the ability to write quickly, accurately and succinctly. Our online audience has a huge appetite, and you will be confident in offering up lots of ideas and stories that keep our readership coming back for more. You will do this alongside the team at our offices in Hereford.
Key Responsibilities
- Building our digital audience following to bring our content to even more people in the community
- Using search tools to research and understand the topics people are searching for
- Use your SEO skills to reach the largest possible audience
- Building communities online and in real life with whom to share your stories once published
- Covering breaking news, local news and features
- With guidance from editors, using analytics to identify what our readers like and what they want next from our coverage
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Knowing what readers want to read, using both your keen news sense and data insights
- An understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO) and skills in producing content that works in search
- Passion for telling stories that will grow new, diverse audiences
- Exceptional attention to detail
- The ability to write – and think – quickly under pressure
- Excellent social media skills and the ability to spot stories and trending topics
- The chosen candidate will have their NCTJ qualification and ideally have:
- 100wpm shorthand
- Excellent knowledge of relevant media law
- Hours to be discussed, but will include shifts and weekends.
- A driving licence and a car are essential.
- To be considered, please send your CV.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
- Structured career progression & ongoing training
- Pension plan
- Employee Helpline counselling and advice
- Perks & discounts including: Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
- Team building days & annual volunteer charity day