Glasgow Times Newsroom – Live Reporter

Newsquest Media Group • Glasgow, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Glasgow Times, which operates several news brands, is looking for a driven Live Reporter to join our fast‑paced digital newsroom, working over seven days on various shift patterns between 6.30 am and 9 pm. 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. This is a full‑time, office‑based role in our Glasgow city centre newsroom. This role is entry-level and suits someone who wants to start their career in journalism by working on our digital team.

Requirements

• NCTJ-qualified, studying towards NCTJ qualifications, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a newsroom, student publication, journalism placement or equivalent environment desirable.
• Confident covering breaking news on the ground, including video and photography.
• Comfortable running live blogs and juggling multiple stories at once.
• Strong digital instincts – you understand what makes a story perform online and how to craft engaging headlines and social posts.
• An energetic self‑starter with excellent news sense, plenty of ideas and a willingness to work a variety of early, mid and late shifts across seven days with regular weekend working.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the live team on a number of news websites, producing 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, traffic disruption, courts and council as required.
• Attend breaking news scenes, film video, capture pictures and gather eyewitness accounts.
• Hit ambitious digital targets, including a minimum of one million page views per month.
• Help manage and update the homepage and key section fronts.
• Publish and promote content across social channels, writing engaging posts and monitoring 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 IPSO Editors’ Code.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed