Local Democracy Reporter - DevonLive
Core
Reporting on local council business, political and social issues in Exeter, Teignbridge, and Torbay to hold local authorities to account.
Role type
Local democracy reporter (journalist)
Builds
News features, exclusives, and content for DevonLive and potential BBC Homepage distribution
Domain
Local government and community affairs in the South West of the UK
Required skills
NCTJ or NQJ journalism qualification, local government reporting experience, meeting coverage, story extraction from council proceedings, social media engagement
Preferred skills
100wpm shorthand skills, own vehicle access, expert knowledge of the South West region
Responsibilities
Cover key business of Exeter City Council, Teignbridge District Council, and Torbay Council; attend council meetings in person; write features and break exclusives; build contacts and understand key community issues
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, qualified journalist
