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Full-Time Local News Reporter (Willing to Train in Photojournalism)

Employment Type:

Full-Time Department:

Editorial /

Newsroom Reports To:

Head Reporter / Editor Job Summary We are seeking a versatile, driven, and community-minded Full-Time Local News Reporter to for a local editorial team. While this role requires strong foundational reporting skills, they are fully willing to train the right candidate in advanced photojournalism and photography techniques. In this capacity, you will dedicate your weekly schedule to being the eyes and ears of our community—breaking vital local stories, managing comprehensive beats, and eventually capturing the visual moments that bring them to life.

Key Responsibilities Comprehensive Local Coverage:

Research, report, and cover breaking news, public meetings, and ongoing developments across City, County, and local municipal sectors.

Featured Writing:

Pitch, develop, and produce high-quality featured pieces and deep-dive stories per the direction and guidance of the Head Reporter . Visual Storytelling (Training Provided): Learn and utilize professional photojournalism skills to capture compelling visual assets that complement and enhance your written news pieces.

Mentorship & Training:

Provide hands-on training to newsroom interns, helping them develop and refine photojournalism and field reporting techniques (once you are fully trained and comfortable).

Consistent Publication Output:

Maintain a rigid production schedule, delivering exactly two articles per paper edition, twice a week .

Qualifications Experience:

Degree in Journalism, Communications, or equivalent professional writing/reporting experience.

Technical Aptitude:

A strong desire to learn photography; basic familiarity with cameras is a plus, but on-the-job training will be provided for advanced photojournalism.

Time Management:

Exceptional organizational skills to balance a full-time workload and meet strict semi-weekly publication deadlines. People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person