Newsquest Media Group
Part-Time Senior Reporter - The Eastern Daily Press
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Application Deadline: 6 August 2026
Department: Editorial
Location: Norwich
Description
The Eastern Daily Press is looking for a senior reporter to join its newsroom in Norwich.
We are looking for a dynamic, digitally savvy journalist with a good eye for the stories that will appeal to readers and reach the widest possible audience.
The role will involve covering inquests and court cases as well as other in-depth stories from around Norfolk and Waveney.
For this, 100 words per minute shorthand and a driving licence are essential.
You’ll be expected to use a range of digital tools and platforms to tell stories, including video, audio, infographics, and maps. While your attention to detail must be second to none, with the ability to write quickly, accurately, and succinctly.
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Key Responsibilities
- Building our digital audience following to bring our content to even more people in the community
- Using search tools to research and understand the topics people are searching for
- Use your SEO skills to reach the largest possible audience
- Building contacts and communities online and in real life
- Ensuring every piece of content is thoroughly researched and balanced before publication
- With guidance from editors, using analytics to identify what our readers like and what they want next from our coverage
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Insight into what readers want to read, using both your keen news sense and data
- Understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO)
- A passion for telling stories
- The ability to write and think quickly, and under pressure
- Exceptional attention to detail
- An understanding of social media and how it can help you
- An NCTJ qualification and some experience in a previous role
- 100wpm shorthand
- Excellent knowledge of relevant media law
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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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