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Could you be one of Bristol24/7’s new community reporters?
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.
is needed now More than ever
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 for at least two days a month.
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 jobs@bristol247.com 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 ben@bristol247.com.
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