Media job: Reporter, The Oban Times

CLOSING DATE: May 31, 2019

BASED in our Fort William office, The Oban Times has an opportunity for a bright, passionate and hungry reporter to join our busy team.

The person we are looking for will have passed their NCTJ Prelims, including shorthand, be multi-media literate, and unafraid of hard work.

They will be bursting with ideas on where to look for stories, understand the importance of fostering great contacts and knowing their patch, and be capable of working on their own initiative as well as part of a team.

They should also hold a full driving licence.

As digital plays an increasingly important part in our news coverage, ideally you will be confident in the use of social media and digital storytelling techniques. You will also be required to take the occasional photograph.

In return for all this, we offer a competitive salary, great experience and training and an enhanced pension.

Please apply by email, sending your CV, plus a covering letter and some examples of your work to: Fiona Bennett, fiona@wyvexmedia.co.uk.

Deadline: May 15 2019, 5pm.