Description
The LIVE Team is committed to breaking the news that our audiences truly care about right now - from the big dramatic events to the local community stories creating chatter.
You'll be fast, you'll be first, and you'll be accurate.
Resourcefulness, an eye for a good story and the adrenaline rush of breaking news are all essential in these exciting new roles.
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Department: Editorial
Location: Ipswich
Description
The LIVE Team is committed to breaking the news that our audiences truly care about right now - from the big dramatic events to the local community stories creating chatter.
You'll be fast, you'll be first, and you'll be accurate.
Resourcefulness, an eye for a good story and the adrenaline rush of breaking news are all essential in these exciting new roles.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll capture the stories that the people of Suffolk want and need to hear, first.
Working in a small team in our Ipswich newsroom, you'll be focused on breaking news, first, fast and accurate.
You’ll respond to major breaking events, capturing what's happening quickly.
Using your excellent search skills, you'll be able to create must-read stories from the chatter and buzz happening within our communities.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Background in content
- Experience in digital content
- A real nose for what people care about right now
- Quick thinker - fast and accurate writer
- Passion to engage with the local community
- Strong awareness of legal compliance around content
- Experience using AI tools
Resourceful
- You’ll thrive in a fast-paced working environment and can work quickly without letting errors slip through.
- With a good eye for trends, you’ll spot the high-performing stories that will capture our readers.
What makes it a great job?
- Variety - every day is different
- Building relationships and seeing your stories capture the attention of the community.
- Solving challenges. Never a dull moment!
Where will I work?
This full-time role is based in our office in Ipswich. You’ll work a shift-based system from 6 am to 11 pm, and at weekends, on a rota basis.
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
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