Reporter Echo

Final date to receive applications: 23 June 2026

Department: Editorial

Location: Bournemouth

We’re looking for a driven, digitally savvy reporter who knows what matters to local audiences and how to tell those stories in compelling ways.

This is a role for a journalist with strong news instincts and a passion for digital storytelling — from breaking news and exclusive leads to deeper, issue-led reporting that resonates with our communities.

You’ll be confident using a range of tools and formats, including video, audio, infographics and maps.

You’ll also embrace AI to work faster and smarter, while relying on your editorial judgement to ensure quality and accuracy remain paramount.

Speed, precision and attention to detail are essential. Our audience is large, engaged and always hungry for more — so you’ll bring a steady stream of ideas and the energy to deliver them.

This role covers a wide range of reporting, with a strong focus on holding power to account while championing the voices and issues that matter most locally.

• Grow and engage our digital audience across platforms
• Use search data and SEO to identify and maximise story opportunities
• Cover breaking news, community stories and in-depth features
• Build strong relationships both online and in the community
• Use analytics to understand audience behaviour and inform coverage

• Strong news sense, backed by data awareness
• Solid understanding of SEO and digital publishing
• Excellent writing skills with speed and accuracy under pressure
• Strong social media instincts and story spotting ability
• Passion for reaching and growing diverse audiences
• NCTJ qualification (essential), with shorthand preferred
• Good knowledge of media law
• Full driving licence and access to a car (essential)

• Ambitious, proactive and full of ideas
• Confident pitching and developing stories independently
• Fully in tune with what digital audiences want
• Comfortable using analytics to improve performance
• A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced newsroom

• Strong social media and digital publishing skills
• A fresh, engaging writing style
• The ability to adapt across formats — from live blogs to long reads
• A clear understanding of SEO and its importance
• The ability to work quickly without compromising accuracy

• 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