News Reporter

Hearst Communications•Manistee, MI

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About The Position

A digital-minded reporter writes for online and print publication with several deadlines throughout the day. As a reporter, you discover innovative ways to deliver quality and engaging content, collaborate with a diverse team and build authentic relationships with the community. The position demands strong writing and reporting skills and good news judgment. A reporter needs to be able to self-assign, re-prioritize in real time and keep digital production first. A reporter must strive to present an accurate, well-balanced explanation of the stories they cover, build an arsenal of contacts and make themselves known in the community for news, features and more in-depth, enterprise stories. The reporter submits stories daily and enriches stories with multimedia assets. A reporter creates content to attract digital subscribers and to optimize content for digital audiences across web and social media platforms as well as for our print products. A reporter is also responsible for further developing professional skills through company training. Extensive knowledge of AP style writing is necessary in addition to trending style changes. Time management and basic knowledge of photography are a plus to the success of the position. Areportershould have knowledgeofsocialmediaplatforms and ongoingevents in addition toworkingin content management systems. Training is available. Staff meetings and communication for content planning purposes will occur. This position is primarily first shift, and covers meetings, events, breaking news and more in Manistee County. Candidates interested in the reporter position should submit a cover letter, resume and samples of written work and photography.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or equivalent in experience and/or education.
Strong news judgment, knowledge of AP style and SEO best practices.
Understand written sentences, paragraphs and headline writing in work related documents to communicate effectively as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Follow the law, especially regarding the confidentiality and privacy of the people they interview or write about.

Nice To Haves

Time management and basic knowledge of photography are a plus to the success of the position.
Areportershould have knowledgeofsocialmediaplatforms and ongoingevents in addition toworkingin content management systems.

Responsibilities

Write a minimum of 10-15 bylines a week, at least one a day, enriched with multimedia assets.
Write a variety of stories, including content for newspaper subscribers and non-subscribers.
Write a minimum of one, well-researched enterprise story a quarter.
Attend at least one staff meeting or equivalentdiscussion a day for content planning purposes.
Shoot or attain photos or create other multimedia assets. Prepare and package content for online and print publication.
Ability to learn content managementsystems quickly and effectively with appropriate internal training and external knowledge.
Attendance/coverage of local government meetings and events is required on an as-needed basis.
Gather information,write and deliver sports stories for print and online publication byseeking out leads, capitalizing on external knowledge and accepting assignments from the editor or associate editor.
Build a loyal digital subscriber base by engaging with readership online and in the community.
Explore alternate publishing strategies to enrich content and presentation (i.e., images, slideshows, specialized web templates, embedded content, timelines, hyperlinks, SEO writing and other multimedia assets).
Write effectivedigital headlines thathelpattract audiences. Write engaging social posts that attract audiences and encourage readers to interact with social content.
Revise work to meet editorial approval for publication-readiness, including clarity, fairness, legality, spelling, grammar, punctuation and style.
Participate in internally offered training and other development opportunities.
Use metrics to monitor real-time traffic, identify patterns and make informed content decisions.
Stay up-to-date with the latest current events and trends.
Communicate effectively with the newsroom and leadership both in-office and in the field.
Manage workflow to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with team to find solutions.

Benefits

Dynamic Environment: A great work environment where it's never boring.
Comprehensive Training: Paid in-depth sales and product training.
Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary with uncapped commissions for unlimited earning potential.
Collaborative Culture: Ideas and input are always welcome.
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Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual's unique needs.
Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too - helping you keep them happy and healthy.
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