Staff Writer, Nights - Boston.com

Boston Globe Media • Boston, MA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Boston.com is one of the most-read digital media outlets in the region. Each month, our stories reach millions of people, and we’re seeking to add a nighttime staff writer to our team. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative, creative, versatile journalist who covers the topics and stories that our readers care about on any given day, whether an election or a snowstorm or viral Boston moment. This staff writer will primarily achieve results through consistently reporting and writing stories that fit our mission: What Boston really cares about right now.

Requirements

• 2-4 years spent reporting and writing for a media outlet, preferably covering the region.
• A track record of successful, audience-focused work.
• A progressive understanding of the ways that readers engage with content on social, search, and mobile platforms.
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

Responsibilities

• Craft timely, well-researched pitches, and work on assignments with equal enthusiasm.
• Cover a range of stories by reporting and/or aggregating credible sources, separating fact from fiction.
• Write copy with meticulous attention to detail.
• Primarily focus on creating content that serves our region.
• Utilize user data as the main — but not only — indicator of success, and distill findings into instinct and action.
• Consistently voice new ideas and solutions that help to improve our coverage.
• Actively contribute to brainstorms and discussions that impact the site’s offering.
• Experiment with, adapt to, and suggest digital storytelling approaches, formats, and tools that better serve our audience and team.

What This Job Offers

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