Content Producer

Hearst • Jacksonville, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Content Producer Tell the Stories That Matter Most to Your Community Your work can make a real difference here. In a smaller market, local journalism is personal. It’s about more than headlines — it’s about helping a community stay informed, feel connected, and understand the people and issues shaping daily life. At Hearst Newspapers, we’re looking for a curious, driven Content Producer who wants to do meaningful work in a place where strong journalism truly matters. This is an opportunity to be at the center of a community’s conversations — covering breaking news, uncovering important stories, and building trust with the people you serve. If you’re energized by local reporting, excited to be part of a collaborative newsroom, and motivated by the idea of making a visible impact, we want to hear from you. The Role As a Content Producer, you’ll cover the stories, people, and issues that matter most in the community. You’ll report on breaking news, attend meetings and events, build local sources, and develop enterprise stories that add depth and accountability. In a smaller market, this role is both important and highly visible. You won’t just be filing stories — you’ll be helping readers understand what’s happening around them and why it matters. This is a hands-on role for someone who is naturally curious, comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, and excited to be deeply connected to the community they cover.

Requirements

• Reporting experience in a newsroom, publication, or relevant media setting
• Strong writing, interviewing, and newsgathering skills
• Good news judgment and the ability to work under deadline
• Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine interest in local communities
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to jump in where needed
• Comfort with digital storytelling and audience-focused journalism
• You ask good questions.
• You build trust.
• You understand that local stories can have lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Cover the community with urgency and purpose
• Report on breaking news, local developments, and key community issues
• Attend meetings, events, and public forums to stay close to the story
• Write quickly and clearly for digital and print platforms
• Develop strong, meaningful local coverage
• Build relationships with sources across the community
• Identify stories that reflect the concerns, values, and character of the region
• Produce enterprise stories that go beyond the daily headline
• Help strengthen the local news report
• Collaborate with editors, photographers, and other newsroom teammates
• Contribute story ideas and bring energy to daily coverage planning
• Use digital tools, social media, and audience insights to better reach readers

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive retirement plan with matching
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Mental wellness support
• Inclusive healthcare benefits
• Pet wellness reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed