Do you want to work for one of the biggest national news titles in the UK? Are you an aspiring journalist looking for your first step into a multimedia role? Then this opportunity is for you. The Mirror’s Trainee scheme enables you to gain a wide variety of experience across our newsroom teams including digital, print, news, features, showbiz, sport, politics and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate media enthusiast to learn the fundamentals of photo/video journalism in a full-time, 2 year fixed term contract Multimedia Journalist role. You will learn how to create amazing photo and video content for digital, social and print audiences to consume across various platforms. We will help you hone your content creation skills and storytelling ability.

This role is based in our Canary Wharf Hub in London, we are therefore open to candidates based in and around, or able to relocate to London. We are flexible on start dates from September to October 2024.

In order to be considered for this position you must include a cover letter and portfolio. The cover letter must be no more than 500 words and should include the following: 

1. Why do you want to be a multimedia content creator?
2. Why do you want to work for the Mirror?
3. One story idea you think would be of interest to Mirror readers

The portfolio (please attach or provide a link within your CV/cover letter to this) should include 10 to 15 images or videos you have personally captured/created that best represent you and your creative style.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it. We are home to the UK and Ireland’s most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers. From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK!, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people. We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK. At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too. 

What will the role involve?

You will learn the ins and outs of the Mirror brand, undertaking various secondments across different areas of the newsroom. You will work closely with and be supported by multimedia editors, photographers and videographers. You will learn how to properly shoot, edit and transfer media for use by our news sites, social media platforms and print publications, ensuring all your content meets the Mirror’s high standards. You will also research and publish editorial and social media content, immersing yourself in all aspects of multimedia content creation.

You will get to be part of our dynamic Pride of Britain team as one of your secondments, helping to ensure this fantastic event goes off without a hitch. To set you up for success in the role, you will be provided with a fully funded Cannon multimedia kit including photographic, lighting, audio and video equipment, as well as full training on how to use it. You will get to go where the stories take you, attending exciting events and media opportunities. This will involve some evening and weekend shift working, so a flexible approach is required.

Who are we looking for?

• As this is a trainee position, we are looking for candidates who have NOT completed a journalism degree or an NCTJ/BJTC qualification 
• You have proven experience (paid or voluntary) within photography/videography and a portfolio to showcase your work (we are looking for no more than 1 year of paid/professional experience due to the trainee level nature of the role)
• You have 5 GCSEs including English
• You have a demonstrable passion for multimedia news and social content and enjoy keeping up to date with the latest news stories and platforms
• You are ready and willing to learn and immerse yourself in a fast paced environment
• You have a good understanding of the rapidly changing media landscape and are exciting to work across breaking news, features, live sports and beyond
• You are an enthusiastic team player who can meet deadlines with ease

We’re looking for fresh ideas and new perspectives from people from a wide range of backgrounds, and we want you to tell us the stories you believe are important from our many communities so we can continue to diversify our content.

Please note any application that does not include the required cover letter and portfolio will not progress to the next stage of the recruitment process, so please ensure to include this so we can consider your application.

Closing date: Midnight on 23rd July 2024.

What can we offer you?

We are offering a competitive starting salary of £25,642.50 and benefits including;

• Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and well match contributions up to 6%
• 25 days’ holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years’ service with Reach, you’ll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Giving back day - an additional days leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
• Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and youll be eligible after just six months employment
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
• As one of the UKs top 50 Inclusive Employers everyones invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
• Awesome career opportunities - youll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
• We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.