Role: Multimedia Reporter Reports to: Regional Digital Editor Based: Wellington, Somerset (Hybrid working model)
Primary Task
- Produce multimedia content across all subject areas, with a focus on helping to deliver the agreed digital editorial strategy
- Use data and analytics to drive the type of content produced, with the aim of increasing page views and engagement
- Create desired volume and quality of content for the requirement of our printed brands
- Grow and develop the brand s presence within the community through the cultivation of contacts, helping cement our position as the go-to source of trusted and up-to-date local news
Key Responsibilities
- Have a digital-first mindset, ensuring all content is produced for online first with consideration given on the timing of when articles are published
- Produce hyperlocal and engaging digital content, including today stories, social media posts and videos, live blogs and native video content
- Be an active participant in and a promoter of all forms of social media both personally and on behalf of your brand including exploring new platforms as they emerge
- Produce engaging content which can be successfully monetised
- Attend, when necessary or instructed, events or meetings during evenings, weekends or bank holidays
- Meet minimum requirements for story / video / picture / live blog uploads
- Develop contacts within the community/ communities you cover to produce exclusive multimedia content and ensure your titles are first with the news
- Take personal responsibility for driving the digital growth of your content Use analytics to help drive content production, with a firm understanding of how well your stories have performed
- Maximise interaction with online users and readers
- Participate in the Career Pathway, completing all mandatory training
- Produce content that is legally sound and complies with the Editors Code of Practice