Staff Reporter

Fernco Companies • Mansfield, OH

130d • Hybrid

About The Position

Source Media Properties is seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial reporter to join their growing network of local newsrooms. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about independent local journalism and its role in building informed and engaged communities. The company emphasizes a solutions-oriented approach, reader engagement, and continuous professional development. Source Media Properties is a growing organization with a strong community focus, entrepreneurial spirit, and a commitment to solutions journalism and audience engagement.

Requirements

• College graduate with strong writing, reporting, and interviewing skills.
• Basic knowledge of photography, audio, and video production.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fluid schedule.
• Make a home in North Central Ohio to best become part of the community, respond to news as quickly as possible, and engage with our readers.
• Work with a Solutions Journalism mindset.
• Utilize Open Source, a reader-involvement tool that solicits questions from readers.

Nice To Haves

• A well-rounded individual who can cover a city council or school board meeting, or take a camera to a Friday night high school football game.

Responsibilities

• Write accurate, clear, and well-reported stories while facing daily deadlines.
• Identify and pitch stories on various subjects.
• Write and update stories on the news of the day.
• Work with other reporters on various assignments.
• Collaborate with other departments for various assignments.
• Occasional travel and work on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• 401k program with a 100% employer match.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• Up to 2 weeks PTO in addition to vacation.
• A generous technology and cell phone stipend.
• Downtown office in a vibrant co-working space with free parking.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• An HSA with an employer contribution.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid emotional and mental health support / counseling.
• 8 paid holidays, including MLK day and Juneteenth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees