desk reporter

The Hearst Corporation

<div><div>WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH is looking for an Anchor Reporter. The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality; you are an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will enterprise exclusives, tell compelling stories, and complete live shots. You are someone who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, will hold those in power accountable and help mentor producers and reporters. You will write and edit scripts with viewer interaction in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, and can work fast and efficient, and works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the Assistant News Director.
Responsibilities
<ul><li>Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with professionalism, personality, and purpose.
</li><li>Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production.
</li><li>Plan, gathers and assembles stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
</li><li>Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
</li><li>Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
</li><li>Appear on behalf of the station at public events.
</li><li>Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
</li><li>Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines
</li>Summarize information into easy-to-understand components 
<li>
</li></ul>Requirements
<ul><li>2+ years of anchor experience required
</li><li>2+ years of reporting experience required
</li><li>Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
</li><li>Anchor that connects with viewers, in addition to reporting skills
</li><li>Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
</li><li>Can work in all weather conditions, work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends and carry up to 50 pounds
</li><li>Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
</li><li>Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
</li><li>Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
</li><li>Related military experience will be considered
</li>In-person attendance is required 
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</li></ul>Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That&rsquo;s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
<ul><li>Medical | Dental | Vision
</li><li>401(k) matching
</li><li>Emotional Wellness Support
</li><li>Paid Time Off
</li><li>Paid Parental Leave
</li><li>LGBTQ+ Health Services
</li><li>Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs</li></ul></div></div>
 <div><div>Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
 
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.</div></div>
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Anchor Reporter

China Daily USA

China Daily USA is seeking an experienced reporter for its New York office. The qualified candidate will produce daily news stories about the US and China, feature stories and in-depth stories.Qualifications:-- At least three years' experience with a daily newspaper or newswire covering hard news;-- Bachelor's degree in journalism, media or communications;-- Demonstrated reporting and writing skills, including a flair for features;-- Experience in covering business/financial news;-- Good knowledge of international news and financial markets, particularly the US and China;-- Ability to generate story ideas;-- Be savvy with the internet and social media, with the ability to shoot, edit, present, and appear in videos.-- Ability to work in a deadline-oriented environment;-- A willingness to work varied hours if required by news coverage;-- Highly self-motivated and self-directed;-- Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.This is a full-time position. The company will offer salary and benefits commensurate with experience.Interested applicants should send a cover letter and a resume to career@chinadailyusa.com with &ldquo;Reporter&rdquo; in the subject line.Job Type: Full-timePay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person

Reporter (English & Chinese)

Hearst Connecticut Media Group

<div>
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Hearst Connecticut Media Group (HCMG) journalists serve communities across Connecticut, producing trusted local journalism that reaches readers wherever they are &mdash; on CTInsider.com, through our app, newsletters, social platforms, video channels and our portfolio of 10 daily and a group of weeklies.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a collaborative, organized and thoughtful Reporter Intern for an 8 to 10 week paid full-time internship embedded in our newsroom.
 
 
 The Reporter Intern could cover topics ranging from food to breaking news to municipal to trending coverage. They can also take on a small special project in collaboration with other journalists.
 
 
 
 Duties and responsibilities could include:
 
 
 
 Works collaboratively with editors to tell impactful stories across platforms that engage and retain local subscribers and other readers
 
 
 Reports and writes quickly and effectively to break news online and follows up when appropriate with more in-depth enterprise pieces
 
 
 Effectively shoots and edits photos and video to accompany stories as needed
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 Strong writing, editing and verbal communication skills
 
 
 Some college experience, preferably in an English, communications or related field
 
 
 Organized and detail-oriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
 
 
 
 To apply:
 
 
 
 Send a cover letter, resume and clips for review.
 
 
 Hearst Connecticut Media Group is committed to building a newsroom that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds in media&mdash;including women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community and veterans&mdash;to apply.
 
 
 
 
 This internship can be based in either Norwalk or Meriden and is not eligible for remote candidates.
 
 
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Reporter Intern

City Cast

<div>
 City Cast DC is hiring an ambitious, creative Data Reporter to uncover surprising truths about life in the nation's capital. This role is the first of its kind at City Cast &mdash; our ideal candidate will help us shape this role and the future of data journalism at City Cast DC.
 
 
 In this role, you'll dig into publicly available datasets across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia to surface hidden patterns, explain complicated systems, and create practical resources for our audience. You might analyze crime trends, housing data, 311 complaints, traffic patterns, restaurant inspections, budgets, property tax records, or election returns and turn them into clear reporting, interactive databases, searchable tools, or visual explainers.
 
 
 You will likely use AI-powered tools, including platforms like Claude Code, to sift through large data sources, identify insights, build workflows, and help prototype user-facing databases or interfaces.
 
 
 In addition to publishing data-driven stories and graphics in our newsletters, you'll regularly discuss your findings on the City Cast DC podcast and create social content that translates charts, findings, and numbers in compelling, digestible ways. You'll also partner with other beat reporters on any data-driven projects. You'll have the autonomy to pursue meaningful work, backed by a staff that values usefulness, delight, and accountability.
 
 
 The ideal candidate is collaborative and intellectually curious &mdash; someone who sees spreadsheets as story prompts and believes great local journalism can be both rigorous and joyful.
 
 
 Application Due: May 1
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 Identify and analyze publicly available data from DC and surrounding jurisdictions to uncover impactful stories and actionable insights
 </li>
 <li>
 Use AI tools and coding platforms (e.g., Claude Code or similar) to clean, analyze, and interrogate datasets, and to prototype user-facing interfaces
 </li>
 <li>
 Pitch, report, and write original data-driven stories that reflect what DC residents are talking about &mdash; and what they should be talking about next.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build useful reader-facing tools &mdash; such as searchable databases, maps, explainers, or trackers &mdash; that make local systems more transparent and accessible
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute regularly to the City Cast DC podcast, explaining findings in plain language while bringing personality and curiosity to the conversation
 </li>
 <li>
 Create visual and social assets that extend the reach of your reporting and make data engaging
 </li>
 <li>
 Help grow support for the City Cast DC Neighbors membership program, including pitching during campaigns
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What You Bring
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A deep curiosity about DC and an appreciation for the region's complexity, politics, bureaucracy, and neighborhoods
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working with data &mdash; including sourcing, cleaning, analyzing, and verifying datasets. Comfort using spreadsheets, basic coding tools, and AI-assisted data workflows
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong writing skills with a voice that is confident, human, and engaging and the ability to clearly explain dense or technical information
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working in a deadline-driven editorial environment
 </li>
 <li>
 Enthusiasm for helping audiences understand systems that affect their daily lives &mdash; housing, schools, traffic, taxes, safety, and more
 </li>
 <li>
 A solutions-oriented mindset that sees journalism not just as storytelling, but as service
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to experiment as we build the future of City Cast DC
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 Bonus but not required:
 
 
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 Experience building simple user interfaces or reader tools
 </li>
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 Familiarity with local government data and civic tech communities
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 Comfort speaking on mic and contributing meaningfully to podcast conversations
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 The Data Reporter will report to the Managing Editor of City Cast DC. This position is full-time, with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $80,000-$110,000 depending on experience. You must be local, though work will be primarily remote.
 
 
 City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here. We encourage everyone to apply.
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City Cast DC, Data Reporter

<div>City Cast DC is hiring an ambitious, creative Data Reporter to uncover surprising truths about life in the nation&rsquo;s capital. This role is the first of its kind at City Cast &mdash; our ideal candidate will help us shape this role and the future of data journalism at City Cast DC.
In this role, you&rsquo;ll dig into publicly available datasets across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia to surface hidden patterns, explain complicated systems, and create practical resources for our audience. You might analyze crime trends, housing data, 311 complaints, traffic patterns, restaurant inspections, budgets, property tax records, or election returns and turn them into clear reporting, interactive databases, searchable tools, or visual explainers.
You will likely use AI-powered tools, including platforms like Claude Code, to sift through large data sources, identify insights, build workflows, and help prototype user-facing databases or interfaces.
In addition to publishing data-driven stories and graphics in our newsletters, you&rsquo;ll regularly discuss your findings on the City Cast DC podcast and create social content that translates charts, findings, and numbers in compelling, digestible ways. You&rsquo;ll also partner with other beat reporters on any data-driven projects. You&rsquo;ll have the autonomy to pursue meaningful work, backed by a staff that values usefulness, delight, and accountability.
The ideal candidate is collaborative and intellectually curious &mdash; someone who sees spreadsheets as story prompts and believes great local journalism can be both rigorous and joyful.
Application Due: May 1
What You&rsquo;ll Do<ul><li>
Identify and analyze publicly available data from DC and surrounding jurisdictions to uncover impactful stories and actionable insights.</li><li>
Use AI tools and coding platforms (e.g., Claude Code or similar) to clean, analyze, and interrogate datasets, and to prototype user-facing interfaces.</li><li>
Pitch, report, and write original data-driven stories that reflect what DC residents are talking about &mdash; and what they should be talking about next.</li><li>
Build useful reader-facing tools &mdash; such as searchable databases, maps, explainers, or trackers &mdash; that make local systems more transparent and accessible.</li><li>
Contribute regularly to the City Cast DC podcast, explaining findings in plain language while bringing personality and curiosity to the conversation.</li><li>
Create visual and social assets that extend the reach of your reporting and make data engaging.</li><li>
Help grow support for the City Cast DC Neighbors membership program, including pitching during campaigns.</li></ul> 

What You Bring<ul><li>
A deep curiosity about DC and an appreciation for the region&rsquo;s complexity, politics, bureaucracy, and neighborhoods.</li><li>
Experience working with data &mdash; including sourcing, cleaning, analyzing, and verifying datasets. Comfort using spreadsheets, basic coding tools, and AI-assisted data workflows.</li><li>
Strong writing skills with a voice that is confident, human, and engaging and the ability to clearly explain dense or technical information.</li><li>
Experience working in a deadline-driven editorial environment.</li><li>
Enthusiasm for helping audiences understand systems that affect their daily lives &mdash; housing, schools, traffic, taxes, safety, and more.</li><li>
A solutions-oriented mindset that sees journalism not just as storytelling, but as service.</li><li>
Willingness to experiment as we build the future of City Cast DC</li></ul>
Bonus but not required:<ul><li>
Experience building simple user interfaces or reader tools.</li><li>
Familiarity with local government data and civic tech communities.</li><li>
Comfort speaking on mic and contributing meaningfully to podcast conversations.</li></ul> 

Benefits 
The Data Reporter will report to the Managing Editor of City Cast DC. This position is full-time, with excellent benefits. The annual salary range is $80,000&ndash;$110,000 depending on experience. You must be local, though work will be primarily remote.
City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here. We encourage everyone to apply.</div>

The Walt Disney Company

<div>KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Television Station in Central California, is seeking an experienced News Photographer. This position is essential to gathering the high-quality content that feeds our top-rated newscasts. The role is critical to covering stories across our six-county viewing area in Central California. We are looking for a modern content creator who works productively as a team with a reporter or independently. We want someone to join our team who is inherently creative, embraces new technology and has a desire to expand their storytelling techniques on a daily basis. A successful candidate will be highly motivated with a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The ideal candidate thrives under continuous deadlines, approaches challenges with a problem‑solving mindset, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a proven work ethic.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Day-to-day local news gathering in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment</li><li>
Shoot &amp; edit video for daily newscasts while meeting strict deadlines</li><li>
Set up, light, and transmit live shots</li><li>
Communicate with assignment desk &amp; producers</li><li>
Assist with upkeep of equipment</li><li>
Create graphic elements for news stories</li><li>
Work and collaborate as part of a team when assigned with a reporter</li></ul>
Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>
Minimum 1 year of experience as a photojournalist with live transmission technologies such as satellite, microwave/broadband and streaming</li><li>
Experience in relevant broadcast (e.g., editor or production camera operator)</li><li>
Must have a clean driving record and be willing join the IBEW union</li><li>
Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays</li><li>
Proficiency in field cameras, lighting, and non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere or similar systems)</li><li>
Knowledge of live technology, such as Dejero and LiveU</li><li>
Ability to work as a self-starter, often alone, to find, shoot, and report stories with strong news judgment</li><li>
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, especially for breaking news</li><li>
Ability to carry and move up to 50+ pounds of equipment</li></ul>
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
Small to medium market experience as a News Photographer/Editor</li><li>
Experience creating vertical videos</li><li>
Ability to provide digital content for social media posts along with broadcast coverage</li></ul>
Required Education:<ul><li>
High school diploma or equivalent</li></ul>
Preferred Education:<ul><li>
Some college preferred</li></ul> 

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between IBEW-45 and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, CA is $21 to $30 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate&rsquo;s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.</div>

KFSN News Photographer

Newsweek

<div>
 
 
 Newsweek is the global media organization that has earned audience time and trust for more than 90 years. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.&nbsp;
 
 
 
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 News Editor, Newsweek.com
 
 
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 Location:
 
 
 
 United States (Remote or Hybrid in NYC)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Overview:
 
 
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 The Senior Editor is a senior operational authority in Newsweek&rsquo;s U.S. newsroom, responsible for setting the editorial bar and enforcing it relentlessly. This role demands editors who can run a national news desk at full throttle&mdash;making high-stakes editorial decisions in real time, rewriting aggressively, and delivering journalism that competes head-to-head with the strongest U.S. newsrooms. Reporting to the US News Director, the Senior Editor owns daily execution of the U.S. news report, turning strategy into journalism that is fast, authoritative, analytically sharp, and unmistakably worth a reader&rsquo;s time. This is a role for editors who expect to touch the most important stories themselves, not manage them from a distance.
 
 
 This is a full-time position working 3:00 pm-12:00 am ET five days a week, including one weekend shift. This position may be worked remotely anywhere in the United States.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Desk Command &amp; Editorial Judgment
 
 
 
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 Run the U.S. news desk during peak coverage hours, making final calls on framing, prioritization, and play.
 
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 Distinguish decisively between stories that advance public understanding and those that merely follow the pack.
 
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 Kill weak or redundant stories quickly&mdash;and demand better replacements.
 
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 Elite Editing &amp; Rewrite Authority
 
 
 
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 Deliver first-class framing on the most competitive national stories, identifying where Newsweek can add clarity, originality, or analytical value.
 
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 Rewrite without hesitation: leads, nut grafs, headlines, structure, sourcing, and tone.
 
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 Take raw field notes, transcripts, interviews, and exclusives and turn them into clean, analytical, tightly argued journalism.
 
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 Perform rapid second-day and rolling rewrites that materially improve stories as facts evolve.
 
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 Breaking News &amp; Hands-On Reporting
 
 
 
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 Operate as a desk reporter when the moment demands it&mdash;making calls, confirming facts, chasing documents, and closing gaps.
 
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 Personally intervene on high-stakes or sensitive stories where precision and judgment are critical.
 
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 Standards, Culture &amp; Accountability
 
 
 
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 Hold yourself and your team to elite newsroom standards.
 
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 Provide blunt, constructive feedback and demand improvement.
 
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 Mentor reporters and junior editors into sharper thinkers and stronger journalists.
 
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 Take ownership when coverage underperforms.
 
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 Audience &amp; Competitive Awareness
 
 
 
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 Maintain a sophisticated understanding of how serious readers engage with news.
 
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 Work with audience teams to ensure performance goals support editorial ambition.
 
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 Monitor competitive coverage and push Newsweek to outperform, not echo.
 
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 Qualifications &amp;
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
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 7&ndash;10+ years of experience at a high-level U.S. digital newsroom.
 
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 Demonstrated record editing breaking news, exclusives, and enterprise reporting at speed.
 
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 Exceptional news judgment.&nbsp;
 
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 First-rate rewriting skills.
 
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 Comfortable making consequential editorial decisions independently.
 
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 Proven ability to handle sensitive and legally complex stories.
 
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 Deep understanding of U.S. political, legal, and cultural dynamics.
 
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 Calm, decisive leadership style under pressure.
 
 
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 Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience.&nbsp;
 
 
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 Newsweek is an equal opportunity employer. We seek employees of diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace.
 
 
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News Editor

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