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Gulf Coast Media

Multimedia Reporter - Gulf Coast Media

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Foley, AL (Hybrid)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.

$44,772 / year median in Alabama

-13% projected decline

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Job Description

Gulf Coast Media is looking for an energetic journalist committed to helping our staff reinvent local media in Baldwin County, Alabama, and the surrounding region. The ideal candidate will be a proficient writer and understand how to build audience through a variety of digital platforms. Local government, food and culture, education and/or economic growth coverage may be a part of this position. The journalist will join our independent, family-owned team that is revolutionizing local content through both print and online programming. The applicant will be eager to pitch story ideas and collaborate with other staff to produce engaging written and multimedia content. The ideal candidate will enjoy experimenting with new ways to tell and promote stories through newsletters, video, social, podcasts and digital media. Any experience with graphic design and/or the Adobe Production Suite is a plus. Gulf Coast Media is located in Foley and covers Baldwin County, Alabama's fastest-growing county. In addition to more than 250,000 residents, Baldwin County also hosts nearly 8 million tourists each year. Gulf Coast Media is family-owned and boasts a creative flexibility rare to local media organizations. Gulf Coast Media produces newspapers for the county

The Baldwin Times, The Onlooker, The Courier and The Islander. We also publish a variety of magazines, including the area's Visitor Guide, Best of Baldwin and guides to local festivals. Gulf Coast Media offers a competitive compensation plan; life, health, dental, disability plans and 401(k) plan, and an opportunity for advancement. Requirements & Qualifications
College Degree required, preferably in the field of Journalism.
Experience covering local and regional stories.
Consistent news judgment for a local audience and an interest in emerging technology.
Ability to work well with others in a high-pressure, professional environment.
A desire to take risks and willingness to adapt.
A positive, collaborative attitude and a strong sense of humor.
Experience with graphic design, Adobe InDesign or video editing is a plus.
Experience with innovative forms of multimedia storytelling are all a plus.

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Full-time Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance