Contract: Permanent
Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
Hours: 36 hours a week + on call
Salary: Up to £24,000 DOE + mileage
Holidays: 28 days holiday (including some bank holidays)
Are you an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated individual who has the ability to use creative copy, photo and video to create digitally focused content? If so, it’s an exciting time to join the award-winning Island Echo.
Publishing over 5,500 stories a year to an ever-growing readership generating in excess of 2.3 million page views a month, Island Echo is the leading news website for the Isle of Wight. Established in 2012, the company has grown rapidly to become the market leader and was named ICNN Community Website of the Year in 2021, as well as IW Chamber Micro Business of the Year in 2019.
You will become a crucial part of our small team based out of our offices in Ryde, keeping the Island informed and on the move following our ‘first, fast, free’ ethos. You will cover breaking news, live news and a wide variety of other genres we cover including courts and crime, community news, sport and events.
You do not have to hold a formal qualification (such as NCTJ) to apply for this role – we are welcoming applications from all with a passion to learn. 1-to-1 on the job training will be provided from the outset, with an opportunity to also obtain a formal qualification in Media Law through the London School of Journalism.
This is a rare, unique and exciting opportunity but please note that this role comprises of an on-call element. A full UK driving licence and own vehicle (car or motorcycle) are a must but mileage will be compensated (rate to be discussed).
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce engaging stories with accuracy and speed
• Use a variety of multimedia tools to report news from across the Isle of Wight, including live streaming to Facebook, interviewing and taking photos/videos
• Curate storytelling articles from a variety of sources, including writing up press releases, as well as pitching your own original ideas to the editor
• Utilise social media platforms to reach and engage with the readership including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube and other social media
We are looking for a reporter who…
- is above all else reliable, trustworthy and punctual
• has a strong knowledge of the local area and the news industry both locally and further afield
• can work under pressure to tight deadlines in a sometimes stressful environment
• can deliver well-written, professional news articles to meet the goals set by the business
Working Hours:
- 36 hours a week
08:30-17:30, 4 days a week (1 day off between Mon-Fri – to be discussed) including a 30-minute paid lunch break
• On-Call – 1 weekend on, 1 weekend off
Working remotely on a rota of 1 weekend on, 1 weekend off. This is covering breaking news and any other urgent news that arises
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday (including some bank holidays)
• Work iPhone, drone and photographic equipment supplied
• Own desk – no hot desking here!
• Flexibility over the festive period, annual meal and gift
• Opportunity of training in media law (distance learning)
• Opportunity to be a part of a growing, successful and award-winning business
Apply:
To apply for this role, please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV in the first instance to [email protected]. All applications are treated in strict confidence.
Applications will close when a suitable shortlist has been compiled, with interviews to be held soon after.
