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Could you be one of Bristol24/7’s new community reporters?
*Please note this job opening has closed*
Are you passionate about telling stories from your community? Are you interested in pursuing a career in journalism?
Bristol24/7’s Community Reporter scheme could be for you and we are actively seeking three new reporters now.
Our Community Reporter scheme was set up in 2020 to provide paid, entry-level opportunities into journalism and a platform for underrepresented voices in our city.
Previous Bristol24/7 Community Reporters have gone on to secure full-time jobs in journalism or been promoted into roles at Bristol24/7, such as former Community Reporter Andy Leake who is now Bristol24/7’s LGBTQ+ Editor.
We’ve recently celebrated ten years of independent journalism – photo: Eddy Hubble
Am I eligible?
A Bristol24/7 Community Reporter is someone aged 18 or older who lives in a deprived area of Bristol and/or comes from a community historically underrepresented in media.
According to Bristol City Council, the most deprived wards in Bristol include Hartcliffe & Withywood, Lawrence Hill, Hengrove & Whitchurch Park, Filwood, Lockleaze and Avonmouth & Lawrence Weston.
A community may be underrepresented due to race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics as defined in the 2010 Equality Act.
A Community Reporter is also a budding storyteller. They do not need to have professional experience or qualifications but should have some paid/unpaid experience making written/video/audio content.
They may have written a blog, worked for a school or community magazine, self-produced a podcast or have a growing TikTok or YouTube presence.
What will my roles and responsibilities be?
All successful candidates will be contracted to work for Bristol24/7 on a part-time freelance basis.
Successful candidates will be expected to produce at least one piece of content – written, audio or video – per day.
How much will I be paid?
Successful candidates will be paid £90 per day.
How will I be supported?
All successful candidates will receive regular feedback and advice on the work they produce for Bristol24/7.
Our in-house team will support Community Reporters who produce content for Bristol24/7, helping them edit and upload their pieces to our website and social media channels.
How can I apply?
Please email [email protected] with:
- A brief explanation of how you meet the eligibility criteria
- At least one example of written/audio/video content you have made before
- Three story ideas about your community that you would hope to develop if selected to be a Community Reporter
The application deadline is 11.59pm on February 28 2025.
If you are unsure about applying, please feel free to get in touch for an informal chat by emailing [email protected].
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