Summary of the Live News Reporter (Maternity Cover) job at Reach plc

Company Description

Do you want to be the first to report breaking news, shaping the headlines for a UK audience? We’re seeking a Live News Reporter to join our dynamic team on a 12-month fixed term contract, playing a pivotal role in delivering continuous, high-quality news coverage for our UK newsroom during UK overnight hours. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of live news for our national brands, turning breaking developments into compelling coverage in real time for titles including the Daily Mirror, Daily Express & Daily Star as well as many of our regional brands including the Manchester Evening News, MyLondon and many more.

Based in Australia, this critical position will monitor, report, and publish digital breaking stories and major developments during the day, ensuring our UK audience wakes up to timely, accurate, and engaging news. If you possess strong editorial judgment, a keen eye for spotting a story and have a good working knowledge of the UK, we want to hear from you!

This role is a 12- month fixed term contract and is home based.  We are only looking for candidates currently based in Australia and you must have the right to work in Australia as we cannot provide sponsorship. 

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 trusted brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like the Manchester Evening News, MyLondon, BelfastLive and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us the UK and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach 70% of the UK's online population and speak to over 100 million social followers around the world. And we’re just getting started…

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

Job Description

What will the role involve?

This fast-paced role focuses on capturing breaking UK and international news and trending topics. Working independently on a flexible shift rota (including weekends), you will drive coverage while the main UK/daytime team is offline. Responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring wires and social media and conducting fast-turnaround interviews and desk research to publish accurate, audience focussed stories.

• Enhancing articles with relevant audio, video, and social embeds, while using approved AI tools to streamline content creation and optimisation

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an ambitious, self-driven journalist with proven digital newsroom experience and an instinct for what captivates UK readers. You are confident at making editorial decisions in a fast-moving environment. 

• Outstanding news judgment, strong UK geographical knowledge, and exceptional headline-writing, research, and fact-checking skills.

• Experience with digital publishing tools, CMS platforms, basic video/social editing, and data analytics.

• Proven ability to spot stories via social media, build quick rapport with phone sources, and navigate digital CMS platforms efficiently.

Additional Information

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• Superannuation

• Life & Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD)

• Long Term Disability (known as Salary Continuance or Income Protection)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This is a full-time role and a fixed term contract, hired through our Employer of Record (EOR) partner, as we do not currently have a legal entity in Australia. You’ll enjoy all statutory benefits and protections as per local labor laws.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell, and we value potential, passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all, without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.