State News Reporter - Montgomery
About The Position
AL.com is seeking an ambitious, audience-focused reporter to cover Alabama politics and, as needed, the Montgomery metro area. The role involves covering the state government's transformation with a new governor and other elected officials, delving into policy impacts on residents, and developing new sources to become a trusted voice. The reporter will translate complex developments into compelling journalism, with opportunities to cover stories that gain national or international attention. The newsroom is award-winning, having received three Pulitzer Prizes in the last five years. The reporter should be curious, competitive, collaborative, and eager to build meaningful relationships throughout the community.
Requirements
- A degree in journalism, communications or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- At least three years of professional journalism experience with a demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling and accurate reporting.
- Strong news judgment and interest in national political news.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting daily deadlines.
- Strong interviewing, source-building and storytelling skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively.
- Adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital newsroom.
- Reliable transportation to meet with sources and cover events throughout the state.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with photography, video and social media is highly desirable.
- Experience obtaining and analyzing public records is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Covering breaking news out of state government and digging deeper into the ways the new administration plans to reshape everything from taxes to schools, healthcare to food stamps, and the economy to prisons.
- Covering the issues that matter most to residents across Alabama, including government accountability, growth and development, public safety, and quality of life.
- Producing a mix of breaking news, enterprise stories and accountability journalism.
- Using audience metrics and analytics to inform story selection and better understand reader interests.
- Collaborating with colleagues to experiment with storytelling approaches and digital formats to better engage readers.
- Cultivating a diverse network of sources that reflects the communities we serve.
- Developing coverage that grows digital subscriptions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
