MediaNews is hiring: Bilingual Reporter in Hazleton

Summary:

The Standard-Speaker in Hazleton, PA, seeks a full-time news reporter with an enterprising approach to covering crime and other breaking news. You will need to juggle daily news reporting and enterprise and demonstrate the knack to ask difficult questions even in the most stressful life situations.

Though most journalists currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Scranton, PA

What you will do:

• Be fast and accurate: Always striving to provide readers with what we know, when we know it. Be transparent about sources of information
• Employing creativity every day to conceive of stories, produce or secure visuals, get sources to cooperate, corroborate facts and present information to readers in the most relevant, interesting way
• Be digitally focused maximizing audience engagement through our website for breaking news
• Creating news and features content that is strong on grammar, punctuation, clarity and accuracy
• Taking the initiative to fact-check, run background checks and confirm information before publication
• Cultivating beats, where appropriate, and sources
• Social media audience engagement on multiple platforms

What you will bring:

• Bilingual Spanish is a must
• Professional-level grasp of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Ability to write accurately on deadline
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
• 1-3 years of daily newspaper experience
• Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Up-to-date skills on various digital platforms
• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to research SEO and appropriately populate fields and headlines

Who we are:

The Standard-Speaker is the source for news in Northeast Pennsylvania, continuing a tradition of 150 years. Online and in print, the Standard-Speaker holds government and elected officials accountable, investigates corruption and reports on political maneuverings. It is the indispensable source for essential local community, sports, and entertainment news.

"3x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023, 2024 & 2025" (MNG Roles Only; not Trib, SDUT, or NYDN)

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position herehttps://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MNG/details/Bilingual-Reporter_R2567Along with your resume, please include a cover letter and 4-5 clips showcasing your best work

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment:

• A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation
• Travel - This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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