CLOSING DATE: January 15, 2016
Senior reporter
Dundee
Ref: VAC178
THE Courier is looking for a senior reporter to join its top team of journalists.
Dundee is an exciting place to be right now. £1 billion is being invested in the waterfront area.
A huge V&A museum will make for a spectacular centrepiece.
The city has a buzzing cultural quarter and busy night-time economy.
There is also a lively council — and equally lively sheriff court. All of which makes it a great place to be a newspaper reporter — not least if that newspaper boasts an increased readership of 14 per cent, year-on-year.
The Courier is read by more than 150,000 people every day and produces a website which attracts almost one million people a month.
Now we need a senior reporter to help us ensure our customers get the best stories, the finest analysis and the most up-to-date news for their area.
Working as part of a close-knit team and taking direction from the newsdesk, you will work accurately and creatively to tight deadlines.
We don’t want you to be chained to your desk, so — armed with your state-of-the-art smartphone — you will be out and about bringing your stories to life.
You will also be self-motivated and driven to source exclusive stories of a high standard.
You will also be expected to use social media to promote our content and source stories.
Key requirements are:
* a full driving licence;
* up-to-date knowledge of newspaper law and IPSO regulations; and
* outstanding written English and communication skills.
Attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines are also essential.
For further information, please visit www.dcthomson.co.uk/careers
Closing date for applications is Friday 15th January 2016.
