Trainee Digital Journalist - #1712236

We are looking for a talented digital journalist to join the team at our daily city website GlasgowWorld. You will be working in an exciting newsroom environment alongside reporters who are passionate about their city and the people who call it home. You will celebrate the hospitality scene, history, music, culture and community of Glasgow, capturing experiences and covering the issues that matter most to local communities at a neighbourhood level. Your focus will be on generating engaging content for a Glasgow audience alongside lifestyle, news, interview, experience and city identity features.

The successful candidate will be a trainee reporter who is a natural digital storyteller, quick to react to trending news and local content opportunities. They will also know how to present stories in an engaging way and use video to reach new audiences. The successful applicant will be comfortable using and understanding analytics to help guide content decisions.

This full time position would involve generating content for the GlasgowWorld, reporting directly to the GW editor, with a mix of remote working and newsroom shifts Glasgow city centre. Some weekend shift work may be required for this role.

What we are looking for:

• A skilled writer and researcher who can generate their own ideas and is comfortable sourcing images
• A proactive journalist who is good at building contacts, interpreting data and forward planning
• A journalist motivated by high engagement, who understands that analytics are a key barometer of content quality
• A natural at shooting and editing video for digital platforms, including social media
• An interest in creating content from local experiences and interviewing people in the community
• Flexibility when it comes to working shifts and weekends, depending on the needs of the local news agenda

Skills/experience:

• NCTJ Diploma or equivalent experience
• Sound legal knowledge and an understanding of the IPSO code
• Accurate and engaging writing style
• Able to understand and react to digital analytics
• Skilled at using photographs for visual storytelling
• Able to create engaging multimedia reports, including video content
• Interested in celebrating the city and taking local stories to a wide audience across digital platforms.

National World is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. Consideration will be given to flexible working and job share options for all roles.