Reporter

MediaNews Group • Lorain, OH

1d • $13 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Morning Journal in Lorain County, Ohio, is seeking a skilled, motivated reporter to join our team full-time. We’re looking for a passionate, versatile writer who brings creative angles to daily coverage, excels with multimedia, and enjoys digging deep to deliver unique, compelling stories to our readers every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or commensurate experience in the profession
• Relevant experience includes news reporting and writing, shooting video, using social media, creating enterprising content
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong reporting, writing, organizational and story structure skills
• An understanding of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print
• Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

Responsibilities

• Present stories in an interesting, accurate and fair manner for publication
• File daily stories, features, photos, and videos as needed
• Stay in contact with key sources and develop new sources
• Collaborate with the city editor on coverage priorities
• Work well under deadline pressure
• Conduct interviews in a friendly and professional manner
• Ensure spelling, grammar and syntax are accurate and correct in stories
• Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Experiment with new digital tools and platforms

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• 401k
• paid time off
• select paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level