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News Reporter - Oxford Mail

Final date to receive applications: 5 February 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Oxford

Reporting To: Andrew Colley

Daily newspaper the Oxford Mail is looking for a talented News Reporter to join our team.

We are seeking an ambitious, digitally skilled and versatile journalist to unearth the best breaking news, features, leisure and trending stories on an incredibly lively patch.

You will be part of one the UK’s fastest-growing teams at a title which has just been shortlisted for Large News Brand of the Year at the Regional Press Awards.

The right candidate will be passionate about digital storytelling, be hard-working, full of ideas and have a desire to come up with innovative ways of presenting stories across various platforms.

A big part of the job will also be immersing yourself in social media, developing relationships and understanding what matters to the community.

We want reporters who can get out into the community and find out what is really going on.

We want to tell the stories our audiences care about - from covering crime and local politics to telling powerful human interests and championing the best of our local communities.

You’ll also ask the questions that hold power to account and want to play a part in helping communities build back following the pandemic.

Ideally, you will be an outstanding trainee with gold standard NCTJ preliminary qualifications and 100wpm or a fully qualified senior reporter who is:

• Brimming with ideas on how to tackle the remit and get the most out of it digitally
• Fully across what digital readers want from local news coverage
• A digital native, with digital storytelling at the forefront of all you do
• Excellent at developing relationships with key contacts to improve coverage
• Driven to succeed using the digital analytics tools at your disposal
• A self-starter, brilliant with time management

A driving licence is essential, as is access to a car. We work on a rota basis with some early and late shifts as well as some weekend working.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received so submit your details as soon as possible.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays +
  your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan &
  mental health support
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
  • Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day