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More than 4,000 apply for 83 Facebook-funded reporter roles in UK

4,400 people applied for Facebook-funded community news reporters scheme, it has emerged.

More than 4,000 apply for 83 Facebook-funded reporter roles in UK

Wed, 07 Aug, 2019 - 20:00

Digital Desk staff

4,400 people applied for Facebook-funded community news reporters scheme, it has emerged.

The candidates were vying for 83 regional newsroom positions which are to paid for by Facebook.

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