Reporter

Village Media • Oshkosh, WI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Village Media is hiring a full-time Reporter for its OshkoshToday team. The Reporter will produce compelling, timely local journalism that reflects the civic, cultural, and economic life of the community. The role is rooted in the local area and involves cultivating sources, listening to residents, and working with an Editor to make the publication a trusted source for stories that connect, inform, and strengthen the community.

The Reporter covers breaking news, in-depth features, and other high-impact stories; pursues reader-focused story ideas using digital metrics and community feedback; and collaborates with the Community Coordinator on CARES initiatives and Community Conversations. The position is based out of the Oshkosh office. The successful candidate must reside in Winnebago County, ideally in Oshkosh; candidates outside the county may apply if willing to relocate.

The role generally involves 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend flexibility required for town halls, local events, and breaking news. Compensation is $50,000 USD per year.

Requirements

• Relentless curiosity.
• Commitment to fairness, accuracy, and journalistic integrity.
• Strong news-gathering and writing skills.
• Ability to complement stories with photography.
• Ability to work in a hyper-local news environment and manage multiple daily stories on tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to listen constructively and turn community feedback into solutions-oriented reporting.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Must reside within Winnebago County or be willing to relocate; Oshkosh residence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report breaking news, in-depth features, and high-impact stories reflecting the community’s civic, cultural, and economic life.
• Maintain factual accuracy, thorough verification, and nonpartisan reporting.
• Pitch and pursue stories relevant to readers, using digital metrics and community feedback to guide coverage.
• Collaborate with the Community Coordinator to identify and cover CARES initiatives and Community Conversations.
• Cultivate local sources and listen to community members about issues affecting their lives.
• Work with the Editor to ensure the publication is a trusted voice for the community.
• Complement stories with photography.
• Cover town halls, local events, and breaking stories, including during evenings and weekends as needed.

What This Job Offers

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