Reporter

Advance Media • Delta Charter Township, MI

14d • $55,000 - $70,000 • Remote

About The Position

MLive seeks a news reporter as part of a dynamic team covering
Detroit and its
suburbs, including
those in
Wayne,
Oakland
and Macomb counties.

This position
is
general
assignment, covering a mix of
breaking
news;
local
government;
life and culture and
human-interest
stories.
The ideal candidate should be able to source interesting stories
and juggle
multiple topics, as well as handle
social media, video,
photo
and
analyzing
audience metrics.

This is a remote position, but the candidate must live in Wayne,
Oakland
or
Macomb counties.

MLive is an award-winning, highly innovative, digital news organization where
experimentation and flexibility are
a must. We are leaders in digital news, yet
our core mission is top-tier journalism. This role will be a hybrid of daily
news reporting and enterprise work.

Here's
why
you’ll
want to work with us:

We are the state’s largest media organization with newspapers in eight of
Michigan’s largest cities, including Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Flint. We
routinely score No. 1 in national audience metrics, guaranteeing that our
work reaches millions of readers and has maximum impact.
Our mission is journalism that makes a difference in the lives of
Michiganders. “We comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”
Our team of journalists are among the best in the state, including a Pulitzer
Prize finalist, and a Michigan journalist of the Year. We routinely win top
prizes in investigative journalism, public
service
and enterprise reporting.
We are committed to professional development, and
you’ll
have the opportunity
to work with talented editors who will help you grow and fine-tune your
skills.

Requirements

• Degree in journalism, English or communications, or related field preferred, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing and using social media skills, including being on camera.
• Ability to identify and develop important stories that resonate with everyday residents.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn new tools and software, including our content management system for publishing stories and photographs.
• Ability to tell stories in smart and engaging ways and a willingness to experiment in different storytelling forms.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn new tools and software, including AI assistance, content management systems and social media listening tools.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.

Responsibilities

• using social monitoring tools to stay on top of daily news and trending developments
• crafting headlines with SEO best practices in mind
• identifying and reporting timely stories and follow ups
• identifying and reporting on emerging and trending news stories
• prioritizing stories based on urgency, newsworthiness and interest of MLive audience
• studying analytics performance to understand the types of stories that most appeal to readers and incorporating that knowledge into regular coverage that will expand our readership and subscription base

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees