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  • Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • £17,000 to £19,000
  • (Permanent)
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A leading online business news platform is looking for a confident, enthusiastic journalist to cover regional business news in the UK and continue to grow its online audience.

You should have some experience in writing news and an eagerness to engage with regional business communities. This online publisher is the go-to platform for SME business news and you will be helping lead the charge as a correspondent working on cross-regional content, but based in the North East.

The successful candidate will:

- Source original regional business news on a daily basis
- Publish online articles in a timely manner throughout the day
- Edit and publish press releases received via the newsdesk
- Share content across various social media platforms
- Work with regional business and PR contacts to establish key relationships
- Support the commercial activities of the business where required
- Carry out interviews in person, by telephone and via email

The successful candidate should:

- Have a passion for writing and creating online content
- Have excellent writing skills and an eye for detail
- Have a keen interest in business news
- Be comfortable in all areas of online publishing, including use of social media
- Enjoy networking and building relationships with contacts
- Be flexible and open to a fast-moving, ever-changing publishing environment

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a small but ambitious editorial team and to make a mark within a number of vibrant business news regions.

You will enjoy working as part of a creative wider team in a fantastic working environment, with flexible working hours and a generous holiday allowance.