Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
- Generating exclusive stories and strong off-diary content.
- Covering council meetings, courts and other key civic institutions.
- Writing clean, accurate and engaging copy to deadline.
- Building contacts and relationships across Suffolk.
- Contributing ideas for features, campaigns and digital coverage.
Requirements
- NCTJ qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
- 100wpm shorthand is strongly preferred; if you do not yet have shorthand, you must be willing to train towards it.
- Strong news sense and a passion for local journalism.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence in attending court and council, or a willingness to learn.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
Benefits
- 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