News Reporter

Job Title: News Reporter

Job Summary:
The Marietta Daily Journal is seeking an energetic and versatile News Reporter. This full-time position is ideal for a strong storyteller who excels in traditional reporting. The successful candidate will cover breaking news, enterprise, feature stories and beat reporting to produce content across print and digital.

Key Responsibilities:

· Report, write, and fact-check daily news stories for print and digital publication

· Cover beats as assigned.

· Conduct interviews in person, by phone, and on camera

· Use social media to report, promote stories, and engage audiences

· Adhere to journalistic ethics and newsroom standards

· Some holiday and weekend work required

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

· Strong reporting, writing, and editing skills

· Experience shooting video a plus

· Comfortable working flexible hours, including nights and weekends as news demands.

About us:

The Marietta Daily Journal serves Cobb County in metro Atlanta by publishing in print five days a week and 24/7 online. The MDJ is operated by the family-owned Times Journal, Inc., publisher of 18 newspapers, websites and magazines in Georgia.

How to apply:

Send cover letter, resume, work samples and references to Marietta Daily Journal Senior Editor Jon Gillooly at jgillooly@mdjonline.com.

Use subject line: Reporter application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person