Live Reporter- Bournemouth Echo
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Department: Editorial
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bournemouth
Reporting To: Benjamin Paessler2
Description
The Bournemouth Echo is looking for a driven Live Reporter to join our fast-paced newsroom based in the town centre.
You'll be at the heart of our breaking news operation - reacting fast, filing clean copy at speed and helping us reach and engage a large online audience every day. The best of this content will also be developed for our newspaper.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce breaking and trending news across our website and social platforms.
- File multiple stories a day to a high standard, with sharp headlines and engaging intros.
- Run live blogs on major incidents, weather events, and traffic disruptions as required.
- Attend breaking news scenes, capture multi-media content, and conduct interviews.
- Hit ambitious digital page view and subscription targets.
- Publish and promote content across social channels, write engaging posts and monitor performance.
- Use real-time analytics to shape coverage and spot opportunities to grow audience.
- Use AI technology to assist you in this role.
- Ensure all content complies with media law and the IPSO Editors' Code.
This is a full-time, office-based role in our Bournemouth newsroom, and shift patterns will include early and late shifts across the week as well as weekend shifts.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- NCTJ-qualified or studying towards NCTJ qualifications.
- Experience in a newsroom, student publication, journalism placement or equivalent environment is desirable.
- Confident covering breaking news on the ground, including video.
- Comfortable running live blogs and developing multiple stories at once.
- Strong digital instincts - you understand what makes a story perform online and how to craft engaging headlines and social posts.
- A self-starter with excellent news sense and plenty of ideas.
- A team player who can take direction, respond to feedback and thrive in a busy newsroom.
- Confident on camera, with the ambition to build a strong personal profile as a trusted local reporter.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. This is an entry-level role which would suit someone looking to kick-start their career in journalism.
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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