City Reporter

Hearst•Midland, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a newsroom where your reporting truly matters. At the Midland Daily News, we don’t just chase headlines — we shine a light on what matters most to our community. We're looking for an energetic, curious, and driven City Reporter who’s ready to dig deep, break stories, and capture the pulse of local government, politics, and community life in Midland, Bay City, and the surrounding Great Lakes Bay Region. This is more than a job. It’s your chance to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom that values storytelling, integrity, and innovation — and yes, we like to have fun while doing it.

Requirements

A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
Proven news reporting experience — internships and campus media count!
Natural curiosity and a passion for covering public affairs.
Excellent writing, interviewing, and organizational skills.
A self-starter who thrives under deadline pressure.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with digital publishing tools and SEO is a plus.
Experience with FOIA/public records requests.

Responsibilities

Own the local government and community beat — keeping readers informed, engaged, and inspired.
Cover breaking news, dig into public records, or craft long-form features, producing impactful journalism that resonates across digital and print platforms.
Deliver accurate, compelling stories with speed and clarity.
Cover city hall, state politics, business developments, and community events.
Source stories that matter by building strong, local connections.
Use public records and data to drive investigative reporting.
Collaborate with editors and digital producers to optimize storytelling for digital audiences.
Juggle breaking news with longer-term enterprise work — and know when to pivot as news breaks.