# Trainee Reporter at Newsquest

> Onsite · United Kingdom · Intern · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Anewsquest%3A602264 (read 2026-11-09).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Newsquest](https://alderhq.app/companies/newsquest)
- Location text: Norwich, England
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: Norwich, England")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://careers.newsquest.co.uk/en/postings/b25ef102-0abf-42f4-a86e-a0054bdeda27

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (United Kingdom, n 69): p25 £19k, median £20k, p75 £33k

## Description (the employer's text)

We are looking for a talented trainee reporter to join our newsroom, covering some of the busiest patches in Norfolk.

You'll be responsible for finding and producing stories that matter to local communities, covering a range of subjects.

As part of an experienced editorial team spanning the Eastern counties, you'll create print and digital content and build strong local contacts to help grow our audience across multiple platforms.

You will use modern newsroom tools, including AI-assisted technology, to help research, organise and produce content more efficiently while applying your own journalistic expertise and news judgement.

You will be required to use multimedia storytelling techniques, including pictures and video.

### Responsibilities

- Source and deliver engaging local content
- Build and maintain a strong network of contacts
- Create engaging content to enrich our newspapers and grow audience reach and reader engagement online
- Ensure all content meets the highest standards of accuracy, media law and the Editors' Code of Conduct
- Use newsroom technology and AI-assisted tools to support efficient content creation
- Use multimedia storytelling techniques including photography and video
- Monitor audience performance and use data to help inform content decisions
### Skills

- NCTJ Diploma or equivalent qualification
- Excellent writing, interviewing and news gathering skills
- Strong news sense and an ability to identify stories that matter to local audiences
- Good understanding of media law and the Editors' Code of Conduct
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to newsgathering
### 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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