Live Reporter - Mid-Essex
Licensed sponsor Colchester Full-time Posted 1 week ago
Live Reporter - Mid-Essex
- Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
- Department: Editorial
- Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
- Location: Colchester
- Reporting To: Nick Francis
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, 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 Essex want and need to hear, first.
- Working in a small team in our Colchester newsroom, covering Chelmsford and surrounding areas, you'll be focused on breaking news, first, fast and accurate.
- You'll respond to major breaking events and capture 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 grow the LIVE brand and engage with the local community
- Strong awareness of legal compliance around content
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
- Build relationships and see your stories capture the community's attention.
- Solving challenges. Never a dull moment!
Where will I work?
This full-time role is based in our Essex office. 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
