Reporter

Adams Communications Co • Fort Atkinson, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Adams MultiMedia is seeking a reporter to cover news primarily for the Daily Jefferson County Union in Fort Atkinson and Jefferson. The role requires the ability to handle community coverage and municipal government reporting across Jefferson County. The ideal candidate will understand not only events but also their significance and be able to present both sides of issues to a general audience. This reporter will collaborate with a Jefferson County Government reporter and teams from sister papers. Adams MultiMedia publishes eight titles in Southern Wisconsin, focusing on useful, local content about neighbors, businesses, governments, and local trends.

Requirements

• Hunger to dominate a beat.
• Ability to encourage sources to open up.
• Can-do attitude.
• Desire to expand skillset.

Nice To Haves

• Journalism degree or professional reporting experience.
• Photography skills.
• Social media skills.

Responsibilities

• Cover community news and municipal government across Jefferson County.
• Break down complex issues and present both sides for a general audience.
• Collaborate with other reporters and teams from sister papers.
• Develop and expand skillsets.
• Contribute to other titles in the region.
• Produce stories about neighbors, businesses, governments, and local trends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package

What This Job Offers

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