Reporter

Hearst • Midland, MI

6d

About The Position

The Reporter will cover the community beat in Midland, Bay City, and the surrounding Great Lakes Bay Region, reporting on local government, politics, and community life. The role involves producing accurate, compelling journalism for digital and print audiences, including breaking news and long-form features. The reporter will work with editors and digital producers to strengthen digital storytelling, especially video and social media, while building local connections and adapting as news develops.

Requirements

• A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• News reporting experience; internships and campus media experience count.
• Curiosity and a passion for covering public affairs.
• Excellent writing, interviewing, and organizational skills.
• Experience and proficiency in video storytelling.
• Ability to work independently and thrive under deadline pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FOIA/public records requests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, compelling stories with speed and clarity.
• Preview and cover community events.
• Build strong local connections to source meaningful stories.
• Collaborate with editors and digital producers to optimize storytelling for digital audiences, with a focus on video storytelling and social media engagement.
• Balance breaking news coverage with feature writing and pivot as news breaks.
• Cover local government, politics, and community life in Midland, Bay City, and the surrounding Great Lakes Bay Region.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive retirement plan with a matching program in most markets.
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid parental leave.
• Monthly child and dependent care reimbursement.
• Mental wellness benefits.
• Inclusive healthcare services for LGBTQ+ employees and individual needs.
• Fertility coverage and menopause support.
• Pet wellness reimbursement and Rover credits.
• Ongoing skills training on digital and storytelling tools.
• Competitive compensation with room for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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