Part Time Reporter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Hereford
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Other
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SKILLS

SEO Social Media Digital Storytelling NCTJ Qualification Shorthand (100wpm) Media Law Video Production Data Analytics

FULL DESCRIPTION

Part Time Reporter - Hereford Times

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is looking for a dynamic, digitally savvy journalist to join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team. This is a part-time, fixed-term position (4 days per week) with hybrid working from 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

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions.

We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population.

In addition to our local news brands, we own several digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency.

Application

Application Deadline: May 26, 2026. Apply via the link.

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