The Border Telegraph and Peeblesshire News are seeking to appoint a Trainee Reporter to join their team of journalists based in Galashiels and Peebles.
Applicants must have undergone NCTJ pre-entry training or equivalent, have a great news sense, good writing ability, the confidence to work quickly and accurately under pressure and the desire and hunger to find their own exclusive stories.
Preferably a car owner with excellent shorthand, applicants should have a strong record of work experience and a passion for the job.
They should also show a willingness to learn new techniques and develop their skills as a multi-media reporter in an ever-changing media landscape, with a keen awareness of how best to use the paper's growing digital media platforms in relation to the core print product.
Contact Details
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to the Group Editor, Robbie Scott: robbie.scott@newsquest.co.uk
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