local news reporter

The Courier Herald

The Georgia Trust for Local News is looking for an experienced journalist to join our news staff in Manchester, GA as a general assignment reporter.The ideal candidate will have a passion for accurate and timely local journalism that serves Meriweather, Harris, Talbot and Surrounding Counties. The reporter will need to work collaboratively with news and advertising staff while also owning their beat, balancing long-term projects with daily reporting.In addition to news coverage, the general assignment reporter is responsible for assisting in the pagination of our print editions. Experience with InDesign, utilizing a CMS, shooting photos and recording video is preferred.GTLN offers employee benefits including insurance options, paid vacation, holidays and mileage reimbursement. More detail will be provided to applicants meeting minimum qualifications.This is not a remote position. Our office is based in Manchester, Georgia. Reporters are required to have a valid Georgia driver&rsquo;s license, reliable transportation and vehicle insurance.Applicants should send a resume, cover letter and clips to advertisingtch@gmail.comThe GTLN, which also operates 18 newspapers across Middle and South Georgia, is a subsidiary of the National Trust for Local News, a nonprofit committed to conserving, transforming and sustaining vibrant community news enterprises across the country. Job Type: Full-timePay: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

General Assignment Reporter

The Charlotte Observer

<div>McClatchy Media is seeking an audience-focused reporter to join its collaborative and hard-working Charlotte Observer newsroom as a service journalism reporter.

The reporter will be based in the fast-growing Charlotte metro area, joining a reporting group that is fun, team-oriented and always looking for new ways to reach readers and tell the unique stories of the Queen City.

The service journalism team is focused on utility journalism with a mission to help local readers navigate day-to-day life. Service journalists use an accessible approach to write explainers, Q&amp;As, fact checks and answer questions locally trending online. Reporters in this role also contribute to local and regional news and breaking news coverage.

This reporter should be able to craft stories based on local users&rsquo; needs and interests, engage directly with readers online and potentially in person.

The reporter in this position will write frequently &ndash; they will welcome daily assignments as well as cultivate and pitch their own ideas, finding stories and questions in every corner of the community, online and in person. Service journalists dig into city curiosities as well as &ldquo;talkers&rdquo; on sites like Nextdoor and Reddit.

An enthusiasm for working in a team-centered environment that emphasizes support and occasional shared bylines is essential. A willingness to learn audience development skills, such as digital headline writing and SEO, is a must.

Expertise in a particular subject area is not required, but the successful candidate will bring to the role areas of interest and a deep understanding of what&rsquo;s important to local readers, preferably earned by working as part of a local news outlet. The ideal candidate will also have an excellent gauge of digital storytelling and the ability to work under the pressure of quick, daily deadlines.

McClatchy Media&rsquo;s journalists are expected to take advantage of opportunities to ethically harness and leverage AI and other automation to enhance and elevate their work and to find efficiencies that free them to focus on source-building and high quality, deeply reported journalism.

We have fun, and we write on the news, covering a little bit of everything. Here are just a few of the Charlotte service team&rsquo;s stories:
<ul>
<li>I stayed in Charlotte to taste a New York classic. Here&rsquo;s what I got for $25</li>
<li>Winter storm power outages spread in Charlotte. Use these maps to check near you</li>
<li>&lsquo;Super flu&rsquo; is spreading in NC. What&rsquo;s different about this strain?</li>
<li>Viral TikTok of teens dancing on car prompts new curfew at Birkdale Village</li>
<li>SC measles outbreak could soon reach Charlotte, health director warns</li>
<li>I found the best pizza in Charlotte. Here&rsquo;s what I got for $25</li>
<li>Many NC residents are shocked by higher energy bills this month. Here&rsquo;s why</li>
<li>Charlotte hospitals limit visitors amid flu spike. Here&rsquo;s who can/can&rsquo;t go</li>
</ul>
In this role, you will need to:
<ul>
<li>Pitch stories that are off the beaten track and will resonate with many readers across our region.</li>
<li>Report and write stories quickly in user-friendly formats.</li>
<li>Find questions the community is asking and figure out the answers.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other journalists from across the newsroom on major news events and local happenings.</li>
<li>Demonstrate versatility, initiative and SEO savvy.</li>
<li>Work in a team environment, both virtually and in person.</li>
</ul>
Must have:
<ul>
<li>1-3 years of reporting or writing experience.</li>
<li>A college degree or work equivalent.</li>
<li>Strong reporting and writing skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to see the story that is going to matter to readers.</li>
<li>Flexibility and speed in writing to respond to evolving news events and user needs.</li>
<li>Excellent news judgment and journalism ethics.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li>
<li>A willingness to cover a variety of topics.</li>
<li>A passion for utility journalism that helps readers in their daily lives.</li>
<li>Must have reliable transportation. Must have valid driver&rsquo;s license and vehicle insurance required (at least minimum insurance required for the state in which the employee works).</li>
</ul>
Nice to have:
<ul>
<li>A track record of community engagement and audience-centered reporting.</li>
<li>Willingness to do some multimedia storytelling, including recording vertical video.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Google Trends, social media platforms, public records requests and data.</li>
<li>Familiarity with measuring and tracking success using metrics and analytics.</li>
<li>A track record for innovation, learning and using new skills and technologies, especially AI.</li>
</ul>
What we'll bring:

As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.

Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals. For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.

About Charlotte: Charlotte, the largest city in the state, is a major financial center and has NFL and NBA teams, as well as NASCAR. The city has a vibrant uptown district with a thriving restaurant and arts scene that appeals to young professionals. For outdoor lovers, the city is close to beautiful Lake Norman and a short drive from the NC mountains.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, 3-6 work samples for full consideration. References may be requested.

About the McClatchy Media Company

The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman&rsquo;s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month. The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.</div>

Service Journalism Reporter

USA TODAY Co.

|Current USA TODAY Co. Employees- Please ensure you are using our abbreviated process on the internal Careers site by logging into Dayforce through MyApps|
 
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com
 
The Arizona Republic/azcentral is looking for a reporter to cover local news, issues and development in metro Phoenix. We’re looking for a journalist who brings the skills, persistence and empathy to make a difference in our sprawling, diverse communities. This reporter has the news judgment and vision to shift old narratives and find new ways to engage with our audiences.
 It is a job where the reporter will identify trends and hot topics, pivot between different topics and consistently produce content that resonates with current readers and helps grow our audience, especially within underserved communities. This is not a job where the reporter recounts what happened “at council” today.
 The reporter must be attuned to political trends, alliances and influence in polarizing times and deliver coverage that holds public officials accountable and helps readers make informed decisions about their community.
 The reporter must excel at developing professional sources and show an eye for development issues and important details found in public records. The reporter must consistently – and persistently – dig below the surface and write with clarity.
 The reporter’s work must spark conversations and action on important issues. The reporter must work collaboratively and effectively in a team and demonstrate an awareness of and adherence to the highest journalistic ethical standards.
 
Responsibilities: 
<ul>
<li>Identifies key issues through source development, data analysis and document reporting.</li>
<li>Shapes coverage with independent judgment and strategic insight.</li>
<li>Collaborates closely with editors to set priorities and deadlines.</li>
<li>Produces high impact, multi platform work with a disciplined approach.</li>
<li>Uses audience metrics to inform coverage plans and meet reader needs.</li>
<li>Writes clearly and concisely, with strong nut graphs and clear relevance.</li>
<li>Develops and executes distribution and optimization strategies.</li>
<li>Delivers strong reader service, helping audiences find answers and solutions.</li>
<li>Builds trust and credibility within the coverage area.</li>
</ul>
Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</li>
<li>Minimum of two years of reporting experience.</li>
<li>Energetic self-starter and quick thinker who can identify stories that matter.</li>
<li>Ability to multitask and perform well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with a team of journalists.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, news judgment, and headline-writing ability.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal skills, including empathy and compassion.</li>
<li>Proficiency in social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Threads, Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit, with experience engaging readers in this public space.</li>
<li>Experience shooting and editing photos and videos on an iPhone.</li>
<li>Excellent writing, spelling, and grammar skills with knowledge of AP style.</li>
<li>Understanding of media law and principles of ethical conduct.</li>
<li>Fluency in Spanish is a plus.</li>
<li>This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.</li>
</ul>
Application Instructions
 We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:
 1. Your resume – one to two pages.
 2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
 3. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what best reflects what you can do in your desired role.
 It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.
 
#Newsgnt
 #LI-NC1
 
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

City Watchdog and Development Reporter

McClatchy Media

<div>
 McClatchy Media is seeking an audience-focused reporter to join its collaborative and hard-working Island Packet newsroom as a service journalism reporter.
 
 
 The reporter will be based in Hilton Head, a coastal resort town with a rich heritage, and will join a team-oriented reporting group that is always looking for new ways to reach readers and tell the unique stories of South Carolina&rsquo;s Lowcountry.
 
 
 The service journalism team is focused on utility journalism with a mission to help local readers navigate day-to-day life. Service journalists use an accessible approach to write explainers, Q&amp;As, fact checks and answer questions locally trending online. Reporters in this role also contribute to local and regional news and breaking news coverage.
 
 
 This reporter should be able to craft stories based on local users&rsquo; needs and interests, engage directly with readers online and potentially in person.
 
 
 The reporter in this position will write frequently &ndash; they will welcome daily assignments as well as cultivate and pitch their own ideas, finding stories and questions in every corner of the community, online and in person. Service journalists dig into city curiosities as well as &ldquo;talkers&rdquo; on sites like Nextdoor and Reddit.
 
 
 An enthusiasm for working in a team-centered environment that emphasizes support and occasional shared bylines is essential. A willingness to learn audience development skills, such as digital headline writing and SEO, is a must.
 
 
 Expertise in a particular subject area is not required, but the successful candidate will bring to the role areas of interest and a deep understanding of what&rsquo;s important to local readers, preferably earned by working as part of a local news outlet. The ideal candidate will also have an excellent gauge of digital storytelling and the ability to work under the pressure of quick, daily deadlines.
 
 
 McClatchy Media&rsquo;s journalists are expected to take advantage of opportunities to ethically harness and leverage AI and other automation to enhance and elevate their work and to find efficiencies that free them to focus on source-building and high quality, deeply reported journalism.
 
 
 We Have Fun, And We Write On The News, Covering a Little Bit Of Everything. Here Are Just a Few Of The Team&rsquo;s Stories
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Abandoned SC mall could soon become the state&rsquo;s first casino. What we know
 </li>
 <li>
 Here&rsquo;s what will be built across from the planned Buc-ee&rsquo;s in Hardeeville
 </li>
 <li>
 SC has fastest growing county in the US, Census says. Here&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s doing so well
 </li>
 <li>
 Here&rsquo;s your guide to the new Hilton Head area restaurants of 2025 and those that closed forever
 </li>
 <li>
 Here are among the best and worst Lowcountry nursing homes in 2025, a new report shows
 </li>
 <li>
 Which schools, roads &amp; offices are open or closed after Beaufort County snow?
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 In This Role, You Will Need To
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Pitch stories that are off the beaten track and will resonate with many readers across our region.
 </li>
 <li>
 Report and write stories quickly in user-friendly formats.
 </li>
 <li>
 Find questions the community is asking and figure out the answers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with other journalists from across the newsroom on major news events and local happenings.
 </li>
 <li>
 Demonstrate versatility, initiative and SEO savvy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work in a team environment, both virtually and in person.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Must Have
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 1-3 years of reporting or writing experience.
 </li>
 <li>
 A college degree or work equivalent.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong reporting and writing skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to see the story that is going to matter to readers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexibility and speed in writing to respond to evolving news events and user needs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent news judgment and journalism ethics.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 A willingness to cover a variety of topics.
 </li>
 <li>
 A passion for utility journalism that helps readers in their daily lives.
 </li>
 <li>
 A drive for innovation, learning and using new skills and technologies, especially AI.
 </li>
 <li>
 Must have reliable transportation. Must have valid driver&rsquo;s license and vehicle insurance required (at least minimum insurance required for the state in which the employee works).
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Nice To Have
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A track record of community engagement and audience-centered reporting.
 </li>
 <li>
 Willingness to do some multimedia storytelling, including recording vertical video.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with Google Trends, social media platforms, public records requests and data.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with measuring and tracking success using metrics and analytics.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We'll Bring
 
 
 
 As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.
 
 
 Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals. For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.
 
 
 
 Hilton Head
 
 is a highly desirable place to live, a standout among East Coast beach towns. The family-oriented island town is 20 miles from Savannah, Georgia, and 95 miles from Charleston, South Carolina. Golf is popular on Hilton Head, but so are paddleboarding, kayaking, boating, fishing and tennis. The mild climate makes it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Hilton Head has deep Gullah Geechee heritage and a thriving restaurant scene, and locals take pride in the island&rsquo;s strong sense of community.
 
 
 
 To apply,
 
 please submit a
 
 cover letter, resume, 3-6 work samples
 
 for full consideration. References may be requested.
 
 
 
 About The McClatchy Media Company
 
 
 
 The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman&rsquo;s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month. The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.
 
 
</div>

McClatchy

<div>McClatchy Media is seeking an audience-focused reporter to join its collaborative and hard-working Wichita Eagle newsroom as a service journalism reporter.

The reporter will be based in Wichita, Kansas, a welcoming city rich in Kansas history, joining a reporting group that is fun, team-oriented and always looking for new ways to reach readers and tell the unique stories of the Heartland.

The service journalism team is focused on utility journalism with a mission to help local readers navigate day-to-day life. Service journalists use an accessible approach to write explainers, Q&amp;As, fact checks and answer questions locally trending online. Reporters in this role also contribute to local and regional news and breaking news coverage.

This reporter should be able to craft stories based on local users&rsquo; needs and interests, engage directly with readers online and potentially in person.

The reporter in this position will write frequently &ndash; they will welcome daily assignments as well as cultivate and pitch their own ideas, finding stories and questions in every corner of the community, online and in person. Service journalists dig into city curiosities as well as &ldquo;talkers&rdquo; on sites like Nextdoor and Reddit.

An enthusiasm for working in a team-centered environment that emphasizes support and occasional shared bylines is essential. A willingness to learn audience development skills, such as digital headline writing and SEO, is a must.

Expertise in a particular subject area is not required, but the successful candidate will bring to the role areas of interest and a deep understanding of what&rsquo;s important to local readers, preferably earned by working as part of a local news outlet. The ideal candidate will also have an excellent gauge of digital storytelling and the ability to work under the pressure of quick, daily deadlines.

McClatchy Media&rsquo;s journalists are expected to take advantage of opportunities to ethically harness and leverage AI and other automation to enhance and elevate their work and to find efficiencies that free them to focus on source-building and high quality, deeply reported journalism.

We have fun, and we write on the news, covering a little bit of everything. Here are just a few of the team&rsquo;s stories:
<ul>
<li>Wind chills of -20? Wichita&rsquo;s first &lsquo;cold blast&rsquo; of the season forecast to hit soon</li>
<li>TSA says Kansans have a choice: $34 to fly with Real ID or this fee at the gate</li>
<li>Trump admin will start garnishing the wages of thousands of KS residents this month</li>
<li>Here&rsquo;s your last-minute guide to voting in Wichita&rsquo;s special sales tax election</li>
<li>Your own private beach with lake access in Wichita? New $1M listing offers just that</li>
<li>Is it legal to brake check a tailgating driver in Kansas? Here&rsquo;s what the law says</li>
</ul>
In this role, you will need to:
<ul>
<li>Pitch stories that are off the beaten track and will resonate with many readers across our region.</li>
<li>Report and write stories quickly in user-friendly formats.</li>
<li>Find questions the community is asking and figure out the answers.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other journalists from across the newsroom on major news events and local happenings.</li>
<li>Demonstrate versatility, initiative and SEO savvy.</li>
<li>Work in a team environment, both virtually and in person.</li>
</ul>
Must have:
<ul>
<li>1-3 years of reporting or writing experience.</li>
<li>A college degree or work equivalent.</li>
<li>Strong reporting and writing skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to see the story that is going to matter to readers.</li>
<li>Flexibility and speed in writing to respond to evolving news events and user needs.</li>
<li>Excellent news judgment and journalism ethics.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li>
<li>A willingness to cover a variety of topics.</li>
<li>A passion for utility journalism that helps readers in their daily lives.</li>
<li>Must have reliable transportation. Must have valid driver&rsquo;s license and vehicle insurance required (at least minimum insurance required for the state in which the employee works).</li>
</ul>
Nice to have:
<ul>
<li>A track record of community engagement and audience-centered reporting.</li>
<li>Willingness to do some multimedia storytelling, including recording vertical video.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Google Trends, social media platforms, public records requests and data.</li>
<li>Familiarity with measuring and tracking success using metrics and analytics.</li>
<li>A track record for innovation, learning and using new skills and technologies, especially AI.</li>
</ul>
What we'll bring:

As a journalist at McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.

Our overall benefits package also includes a 401(k) with employer match, competitive paid time off and corporate holidays, and a variety of mental health benefits. With an excellent support team and with focus on your well-being as a top corporate strategy, McClatchy provides benefits to support you and your family in achieving your health and wellness goals. For more information on McClatchy's benefit plan, please visit McClatchyLivewell.com.

About Wichita: Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, but it has a &ldquo;down to earth&rdquo; vibe and a lower cost of living that gives you more bang for your buck. There&rsquo;s a thriving restaurant and craft brewery scene, plus beautiful parks and trails. The Keeper of the Plains is perhaps Wichita&rsquo;s most recognizable feature &ndash; a 44-foot steel sculpture surrounded by &ldquo;fire drums,&rdquo; honoring the Plains tribes and Native history. The riverfront city comes with a strong history in the aerospace industry, earning it the nickname &ldquo;Air Capital of the World.&rdquo;

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, 3-6 work samples for full consideration. References may be requested.

About the McClatchy Media Company

The McClatchy Media Company features a portfolio of vibrant and trusted news, lifestyle, entertainment brands and a robust retail distribution network. Our iconic local news brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star and The Sacramento Bee, have collectively earned a total of 57 Pulitzer prizes and are complemented by popular lifestyle and entertainment brands such as Us Weekly and Woman&rsquo;s World. Together, our brands reach more than 100 million unique visitors a month. The McClatchy Retail Network, our distribution and logistics arm, offers delivery to more than 56,000 retail locations weekly.</div>

MediaNews Group

<div>Summary: 
Are you a curious, tenacious, and creative individual with a passion for uncovering the truth and sharing it with the world? Do you thrive under tight deadlines and love nothing more than chasing down a good story? If so, then we have the perfect job for you!
As a reporter for The Times-Standard, you'll have the opportunity to investigate and report on a wide range of topics on local news and city council meetings. No two days will be the same as you hit the streets to uncover the latest developments in your community. We are situated on the beautiful North Coast of California and have a reputation for having a unique culture. Most work is done remotely, although there is access to our office and the nearly 175 years of our newspaper archive.
What you will do:<ul><li>
Primary responsibility is producing at least two byline stories per day</li><li>
Working cooperatively with our small team of journalists</li><li>
Dig up and tell the stories of Humboldt County</li><li>
Cover local news, including city council meetings, local events, press conferences, breaking news and ongoing court cases</li><li>
Conduct interviews with sources using your incredible people skills</li></ul>
What you will bring:<ul><li>
AP style knowledge and the ability to quickly compile accurate reporting on a variety of topics</li><li>
Excellent communication skills &ndash; both verbal and written required, including spelling and grammar skills</li><li>
Working knowledge of covering court cases and navigating the legal system a plus</li><li>
Technical ability with PC laptops, digital cameras, and recording equipment, WordPress a plus</li><li>
Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in a professional journalism newsroom preferred</li></ul>
Benefits and Compensation:
The hourly wage range is $16.90 - $17.25 + cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: www.mybensite.com/mng
Who we are:
The Times-Standard, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is the leading source of news for California's far North Coast. From our headquarters in Eureka, we deliver comprehensive local, national, and international news, along with entertainment, sports, and classified listings. As part of the Northern California Community Newspapers group, The Times-Standard joins forces with sister publications like The Chico Enterprise-Record, Paradise Post, and Red Bluff Daily News to provide comprehensive regional coverage.
&ldquo;4x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023-2026&rdquo;
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
How To Apply:<ul><li>
Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here. Along with your resume, please include 3-4 samples showcasing your best work</li></ul>
Closing Date:<ul><li>
Continuous recruitment until the position is filled</li></ul>
Conditions of Employment:<ul><li>
A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks</li><li>
Must possess and maintain a valid driver&rsquo;s license and have reliable transportation</li><li>
Travel &ndash; This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed</li><li>
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours</li></ul>
#LI-YW1</div>

Reporter

MyLocalPress.com

<div>
 
 
 Company Description
 
 
 
 MyLocalPress.com is an innovative online platform dedicated to revitalizing local journalism by empowering individuals to create and manage their own online newspapers with no up-front, monthly or overhead costs.
 
 
 
 
 
 MyLocalPress.com focuses on bringing small-town and local news to life, fostering community engagement, and promoting responsible reporting. The platform provides tools and resources to ensure that local stories are told authentically and effectively, bridging the gap in regional news coverage.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
 This is a full-time or part-time on-site role for an Independent Journalist, located in cities and towns where newspapers have closed or independent journalism is underrepresented. The Independent Journalist will focus on reporting and producing compelling news stories, creating press releases, conducting thorough research, and engaging in news writing, interviews and broadcasting. Responsibilities also include identifying local stories, interviewing sources, and ensuring accurate and ethical reporting to meet deadlines.
 
 
 
 
 
 MyLocalPress.com lets users publish news, videos, interviews, podcasts, or live broadcasts as independent journalists or entities. Publishers can sell ads and coupons to local businesses using built-in ad creation and payment tools, including recurring payments with credit cards. They keep 90% of ad sales, with 10% supporting the platform, and there is potential for profit sharing. To receive payments, publishers must link a free Stripe account; payments are processed through Stripe and paid directly into their bank accounts.
 
 
 MyLocalPress.com gives independent journalists everything needed to launch and run a profitable online news business, including AI tools for research, writing, publishing, marketing, ad creation, mobile apps for in the field reporting and content viewing and a billing system.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
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