Regional News Reporter
NJ Advance Media/NJ.com is seeking a versatile regional news reporter ready to handle a variety of local and county news reporting assignments while also developing short and longer-term enterprise. We are seeking a candidate who can build sources and cultivate relationships.
The ideal candidate is someone who can mine a beat for news and pitch and execute ideas of their own.
We’re committed to building a newsroom that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. In this position, you will be part of a dynamic and inclusive team focused on local journalism for one of the country’s largest privately owned media companies.
For this position, we are looking for a candidate with:
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or related field required.
- A minimum of one year in journalism with a proven ability in reporting and writing required.
- Experience in local news reporting. Some experience in breaking news, public safety and court reporting, as well as search engine optimization, is preferred.
- An ability to cultivate sources and drive coverage that differentiates our organization from competitors.
- An ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately.
- A sound understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure.
- Experience using social media to find stories and promote content.
- An understanding of the methods and tools used to deliver content across a variety of platforms.
- A willingness to keep abreast of industry advances and proactively consider new methods of reaching audiences.
- Ability to work remotely.
- Availability to work weekends, some holidays and occasional irregular hours to meet the needs of the breaking news staffing.