Government Reporter

Community Impact Newspaper • Frisco, TX

298d • $46,000

About The Position

Our Government Reporters help inform community members by providing important updates on elections, public policy, new legislation and ballot measures through local city council and county commissioners court beats. By attending local government meetings, connecting with local officials and networking with other community leaders, our Government Reporters disseminate news that is central to the lives of our communities' residents. Note: While our office location is in Frisco, Texas this role will cover updates for Plano, Prosper and Celina.

Requirements

• Experience covering city council meetings/school board meetings
• Confidence in researching data and experience with data visualization
• Previous writing experience for a professional publication or school newspaper
• Ability to produce 10 stories per week
• Availability on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, plus evenings/weekends as needed
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with sources
• Comfort with interviewing sources in-person
• Proficiency in AP Style and familiarity with content management systems
• Understanding of deadlines and time management
• Confidence in finding and pitching story ideas

Responsibilities

• Cover city council meetings and school board meetings
• Research data and create data visualizations
• Write for a professional publication or school newspaper
• Produce 10 stories per week
• Attend meetings and cover breaking news as needed
• Develop and maintain relationships with sources
• Interview sources in-person throughout the greater metro area
• Take photos to complement written work
• Pitch story ideas with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of $22.11 ($46,000 annually) or more with experience
• Mileage Reimbursement: $135 monthly stipend for gas, mileage and tolls
• Paid Time Off: 112 hours annually, 10 paid holidays per year, plus a paid day off for your birthday
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Additional Coverage: Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement and development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries