Reporter

Reporter–The Press & Journal – Inverness, UK

DC Thomsonis looking for anambitious,experienced reporter to join the live news team at The Press & Journal, leadingour Livecoverage in Inverness.

This role is for someone based in Inverness who knows their patch, understands theiraudienceand has the contacts to deliver breaking news and exclusives that set the agendaat an exciting and transformative time for the city.

Responsibilities

Break news quickly and confidently, owning major stories as they develop

Deliver a steady flow of high-quality exclusive stories rooted in strong local contacts

Use your contacts book to get ahead of rivals and uncover stories others miss

Follow through on stories, turning breaking news into deeper, agenda-setting coverage

Use data,SEOand audience insight to maximise reach and engagement

Build a visible presence in your patch and strong relationships with sources

Work across formats including text, live blogs,videoand audio

Support distribution through SEO, pushnotificationsand social media

We’re looking for

An experienced reporter with a strong local contacts book

A proven track record of breaking stories and delivering exclusives

Excellent news judgement and a clear understanding of audience priorities

Confidence working independently in a fast-paced live environment

A strong understanding of analytics, SEO and digital storytelling

The drive to compete, win stories and grow audience

High level understanding of Scots Law and IPSO Editors’ Code of Practice

Behaviours that will help this role succeed

Curiosity and persistence – asks the right questions, uses contacts and local knowledge effectively, and follows up to maximise the impact of strong stories

Initiative and creativity – proactivelysuggestsfresh angles,formatsand headlines to enhance audience engagement

Adaptability – open tonew approachesand quick to learn in a fast-moving live news environment

Accountability and reliability –deliversat pace whilemaintainingaccuracy, follows stories through and upholdshigh standardsunder pressure

Collaborative mindset – contributes positively to the team, takes onfeedbackand supports collective success

A full UK driving licence is mandatory for this role, along with a willingness to travel across the patch.

Closing date for applications:25thJune 2026 at 12:00noon

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