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Job Title:  Breaking News Reporter – The Press & Journal  Location:  Aberdeen, UK (5 days a week onsite)   Shift Pattern:  Varied  The Press & Journal, part of DC Thomson, is seeking an experienced Breaking News Reporter to play a key role in our live news coverage in Aberdeen.  You’ll demonstrate excellent news judgement, thrive under pressure, and take ownership of fast‑moving stories.  This role is for someone who can spot breaking news, verify information quickly, and deliver accurate, engaging local journalism in real time. As a Breaking News Reporter, you will:  Actively monitor and respond to breaking news, from ongoing incidents to developing stories  Break news quickly and confidently, taking ownership of major stories as they develop  Deliver a consistent flow of accurate, high‑quality breaking news under pressure  Verify information quickly and responsibly as stories evolve  Surface stories effectively through SEO, push notifications and social media  Film pieces to camera for our app and social media channels  Use data, SEO and audience insight to maximise reach and engagement  Be best in class at telling breaking news through stories, live blogs, video and audio  Identify follow‑ups and developments beyond the initial breaking story    Key responsibilities include:  Breaking news reporting  - Accountable for spotting, verifying and publishing breaking news quickly and responsibly, ensuring coverage is accurate, timely and trustworthy.   Finding and monitoring stories  - Accountable for checking social media, other publications and analytics dashboards, staying in touch with sources and emergency services, and handling tip‑offs to spot breaking and developing stories early.   Presentation and reach  - Accountable for writing clear, engaging headlines, applying SEO best practice, and using strong images, video and follow‑ups to help breaking news reach and engage the audience.   Follow‑ups and story development  - Accountable for updating stories as they develop, chasing new details, finding fresh angles, and sharing follow‑ups or tips with colleagues when needed.   Standards and tools  - Accountable for ensuring all work meets editorial and legal standards, including Scots Law and the IPSO Editors’ Code of Practice, and using the CMS, analytics and social media to publish, update and improve stories responsibly.   Requirements A full UK driving licence  is mandatory for this role, along with a willingness to travel across the patch.    We’re looking for:  An experienced reporter with strong news judgement and a clear understanding of what constitutes a breaking news story  A proven track record of identifying, breaking and developing major stories at pace  Confidence working independently in a fast‑paced live news environment  The ability to monitor news sources and respond quickly to breaking and developing stories  Excellent understanding of audience needs and priorities during live coverage  Strong digital skills, including analytics, SEO and live storytelling formats  Confidence filming and presenting pieces to camera for digital platforms  The drive to compete, win stories and grow audience through timely, accurate reporting    Behaviours that will help this role succeed:  Curious and persistent  – asks the right questions and follows stories