Chief Reporter
Core
Deliver high-impact, original, and exclusive stories; lead breaking news coverage using live blogs, video, audio, and pictures; mentor junior reporters and deputise for Content Editors to manage the news desk.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Reporter / Content Editor
Builds
Digital news content (articles, live blogs, video, audio) for BelfastLive and wider Northern Ireland audiences
Domain
Local news, politics, crime, and social affairs in Northern Ireland
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (news stories, live coverage)
Required skills
NQJ qualification, 100wpm shorthand, media law expertise, court reporting, IPSO Code of Practice knowledge, CMS experience, video shooting, picture taking, social media community building
Preferred skills
Experience in fast-paced digital newsrooms, deep knowledge of Belfast/Northern Ireland political and cultural landscape, ability to work across multiple formats
Technologies
CMS, video recording equipment, audio recording equipment, social media platforms
Responsibilities
Set the daily news agenda with high-impact exclusives; lead breaking news scenarios in real-time; mentor junior reporters; deputise for Content Editors to direct daily coverage; ensure content compliance with media law and IPSO Code of Practice
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
