Reporter - Huntsville

Advance Media • Huntsville, AL

5d • $46,000 - $57,000 • Onsite

About The Position

AL.com is seeking an ambitious, audience-focused reporter to cover Huntsville and the surrounding metro area. This role involves uncovering stories that matter, holding institutions accountable, and helping readers understand their community. The reporter will focus on the rapid growth and diverse opportunities within Huntsville, a hub for aerospace, defense, technology, and advanced manufacturing. The successful candidate will translate complex developments into compelling journalism for a growing digital audience, demonstrating curiosity, competitiveness, and a collaborative spirit. They will build meaningful relationships within the community and become a trusted source on issues shaping Huntsville's future.

Requirements

• A degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least three years of professional journalism experience with a demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling and accurate reporting.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify stories with meaningful impact.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting daily deadlines.
• Experience producing breaking news as well as deeper enterprise and investigative stories.
• Strong interviewing, source-building and storytelling skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital newsroom.
• Reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events throughout the Huntsville metro area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with photography, video and social media is highly desirable.
• Experience obtaining and analyzing public records and data is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Delivering daily, audience-focused reporting on Huntsville, Alabama, the state's largest city and a leading technology, aerospace and manufacturing center.
• Covering the issues that matter most to residents, including government accountability, growth and development, public safety, business, education, transportation and quality of life.
• Producing a mix of breaking news, enterprise stories and accountability journalism.
• Using audience metrics and analytics to inform story selection and better understand reader interests.
• Experimenting with storytelling approaches and digital formats to better engage readers.
• Cultivating a diverse network of sources that reflects the communities we serve.
• Building relationships with readers and developing coverage that grows digital subscriptions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree