UK & World News Reporter

The role involves monitoring breaking news sources overnight—including wire services, social media, police scanners, and community reports—to identify emerging stories, specifically for a UK audience, from high profile world events to local updates. Using data tools, you will spot trending topics and conduct phone interviews with key sources such as eyewitnesses and officials. Furthermore, you will gather information from press releases, public records, and online databases to ensure thorough coverage. You will write well-organised, engaging news articles that meet deadlines and adhere to editorial style, adding audio and video elements where appropriate. Working independently, you will make sound editorial decisions and collaborate with editors and reporters to deliver accurate, timely news, playing your part in building a diverse and inclusive organization that reflects the communities and people Reach serves. You will maintain a strong awareness of current events and use AI tools, in line with company policies, to optimise content creation. You will also create compelling affiliate content that drives traffic and revenue, tailoring it for off-platform channels as needed, including researching product features, understanding target audiences, and crafting compelling content that encourages click-throughs and conversions.