Trainee Trends Writer at Reach plc

Do you want to work with the leading digital news team in Scotland? We are now looking for a Trainee Trends Writer to join our award-winning editorial team at the Daily Record.

You will cover a varied range of subjects from current affairs to viral news and deliver that content to a wide audience while retaining the Daily Record’s high standards of storytelling.

We’re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

So, who are we?

The Daily Record is part of Reach Plc. You might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to Scotland and the UK’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Daily Record and Sunday Mail to the Scottish Daily Express, Glasgow Live, Edinburgh Live and OK!. We also own a huge number of regional titles across the UK such as the Paisley Daily Express, Ayrshire Post, Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more). Our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people.  We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

This role can be fully home based or linked to our Glasgow hub, we are therefore open to candidates from anywhere in the UK.

What will the role involve?

You will source, create, publish and share trending content for the Daily Record. You will identify the latest search trends and hot topics on social media, and know how to turn them into engaging digital content. You will write engaging stories in an accessible way, always keeping your target audience in mind. You will write content that meets the Daily Record's high standards, with pictures, video, audio and strong headlines. 

You will use and understand key search terms needed to boost your content and the ideal times and platforms to optimise your stories. You will play a key role in engaging your audience through sharing content using social media platforms. You will manage relevant site sections and social feeds, engaging readers directly. You will ensure all your content is created in accordance with IPSO compliance and using accurate metadata. This role will involve working shifts on a rota basis including some weekends/evenings so a flexible approach is required.

Who are we looking for?

You are a passionate, aspiring journalist with an NCTJ or equivalent journalism degree/qualification and an understanding of media law (essential). You have a deep understanding of how people behave on social media and can use that to create engaging content. You are a first class storyteller and have excellent writing skills. Some demonstrable experience writing for a large regional or national news title is highly desirable. 

You have some understanding of SEO and have a keen eye for trending content. You are an adaptive creative with a positive attitude and excellent team working skills. You can work well in a fast paced newsroom environment and can meet deadlines with ease.

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years service with Reach, youll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and youll be eligible after just six months employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.