All Media Journalist

Cox Communications•Hamilton, OH

3d•$18 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

The Journal-News in Butler County, Ohio is seeking an all-media journalist to join our fast-paced newsroom in serving digital and print readers. We’re looking for a journalist who can write breaking news, enterprise and watchdog stories for print and digital; shoot video for our online products; and post to social media, including Facebook and other platforms. This role is crucial to building our audience and will focus on Butler County business and development as well as the cities of Middletown, Trenton and the township of Madison. You will work in a digital-first newsroom to provide digital videos and digital stories. This reporter will join our platform team of reporters and AMJs with 3 newsrooms and will cover several local communities. Email newsletter writing may also be part of this role.

Requirements

Excellent reporting and writing skills.
Ability to write and edit quickly.
Use research to tailor stories to fit the audience and platform.
Ability to tell stories in relatable and compelling ways, including digital formats and summaries, photo and video, and longform writing.
Demonstrated social media presence that shows the ability to engage with readers, using platforms to connect with the community, share their stories, and find story tips.
Familiarity and comfort with standards for avoiding libel and slander.
Good grasp of Ohio’s public records laws.
Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
Commitment to learning throughout their careers.
High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field.
Portfolio of work that shows good work in reporting, writing and some of ability to shoot video and photos and use social media to get and transmit information.
Genuine interest in storytelling of all kinds.
Work is expected to be accurate and complete and according to set deadlines.
Must be able to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

Any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 3 years’ experience.
7 years’ experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

Write breaking news, enterprise and watchdog stories for print and digital.
Shoot video for online products.
Post to social media, including Facebook and other platforms.
Provide digital videos and digital stories.
Cover several local communities.
Write email newsletters.

Benefits

Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave.
Time off to vote.
Jury duty leave.
Volunteer time off.
Military leave.
Parental leave.
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
Retirement planning (401(k)).
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).