Reporter

Village Media • Bloomington, IL

21h • Remote

About The Position

Village Media Ltd. is seeking five versatile, high-energy Reporters to serve in each of these Illinois communities: Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, Peoria, and Springfield. The role involves capturing the authentic local narrative through compelling writing, timely reporting, and engaging digital content. The Reporter will be immersed in the local scene, cultivating sources and listening to what affects neighbors' lives, working with an Editor to ensure the site is the most trusted voice for stories that connect, inform, and strengthen the community.

Requirements

• Relentless curiosity.
• A commitment to fairness, accuracy, and journalistic integrity.
• Strong news-gathering and writing skills, with the ability to complement stories with photography.
• The ability to thrive in a hyper-local news environment, working comfortably on tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• The ability to constructively listen so that community feedback turns into solutions-oriented reporting that addresses the real-world concerns of the people living there.
• A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
• Residing within the designated community or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Report a dynamic mix of breaking news, deep-dive features, and high-impact stories that accurately reflect the civics, cultural, and economic life of the community.
• Uphold the highest standards of factual accuracy, thorough verification, and nonpartisan reporting in every story pursued.
• Pitch and pursue stories that matter most to readers, using digital metrics and community feedback to guide beats.
• Collaborate with the Community Coordinator to identify and cover CARES initiatives and Community Conversations that drive local impact.

What This Job Offers

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