If you're ready to work in one of Britain's busiest and best regional newsrooms then we're ready to take you on.

We're looking for a trainee reporter to join our team of reporters at the South Wales Argus and Free Press.

You'll need all your NCTJ prelims, including 100wpm shorthand. You'll have a great nose for news, the ability to bring in off-diary stories, and you'll understand that journalism in the digital age is about far more than paper and ink.

We'll provide one of the best news patches in the country and the training to help you go as far as you want in journalism.

The Southern Daily Echo has a vacancy for a trainee reporter to join the team at its busy newsroom in Southampton.

The successful applicant will need to show a passion for the profession to stand out from the crowd. You may have completed a media course, you may have already gained NCTJ pre-entry qualifications, you may have studied journalism. You will need at least A-levels. Most of all you will be able to show a track record of experience of newsrooms through contact and work placement.

If you believe you can shine out then contact Editor's PA Anne Dickie for an application form to be considered for an interview.

Job Description and Person Specifications:

Reports to: Commercial Manager 

Purpose of the job: 

To write articles for Greenkeeper International and www.bigga.org.uk in line with the Association’s editorial policy.  To write press releases on BIGGA and BIGGA member activity for external use.  To liaise with turf care industry media and golf industry media. 

Responsible for: 

Production of articles and press releases as directed by the Commercial Manager.  Timely dissemination of releases on topical BIGGA activity.  

Job Description 

§  To write articles for BIGGA publications as directed by the Commercial Manager

§  To write press releases on BIGGA activity or BIGGA member achievements

§  To attend media briefings/conferences as directed by the Commercial Manager

§  To assist the Commercial Manager with the compilation of relevant material for BIGGA publications

§  To work closely with the Design and Brand Executive to ensure timely production of BIGGA publications

§  Attend member events as directed

§  To recommend ideas for improvement and highlight any problems

§  To plan work efficiently to meet the departmental goals and objectives 

Key Success Areas

• Production of interesting, mistake free articles and press releases
• High uptake of press releases by external media 

Person Specification  

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• A minimum of two years experience in journalism or copywriting
• An understanding of golf and/or greenkeeping is desirable but not essential
• A good knowledge of office practices, administration, customer service skills and techniques
• Able to establish and maintain good working relationships with other departments, members and suppliers
• Good organisational, written and verbal skills
• Good communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines

IT literate:

-        Able to use a variety of software including word processing, databases and spreadsheets

-        Familiar with using email, e-marketing, e-discussion groups, web updates, etc

-        Able to operate related equipment e.g. printers, scanners, faxes, etc.

Disposition

• Willing to learn
• A professional manner and attitude
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Able to adapt to change and be flexible 

Other

•  Able to travel
•  Hold a driving licence
•  Able to attend events 

The Henley Standard requires an experienced sub-editor to be responsible for its features and entertainment pages.