The Lima News
Base Pay Range
$30,000.00/yr - $34,000.00/yr
About the Role We are an award‑winning newspaper in West Central Ohio, recently awarded another General Excellence first‑place award in our state’s contest. We value accuracy, diversity, and urgency in everything we do. We are looking for a reporter covering Lima and Allen County to help tell the news that people want to read in an up‑and‑coming city that remains surprisingly affordable.
The role goes beyond government meetings – it covers the people, businesses, and organizations that make our community thrive. This is an opportunity for a candidate just breaking into journalism to receive coaching from veteran editors, or for an experienced reporter to help us reinvent the way we tell relevant news.
Responsibilities
Cover news across Lima and Allen County, including government meetings, community events, local businesses, and organizations.
Produce accurate, timely, and engaging stories for our news‑savvy audience.
Collaborate with editors to refine stories and ensure adherence to journalistic standards.
Qualifications
Entry‑level candidates are welcome; experience in journalism or related fields is preferred.
Strong writing, research, and storytelling skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Creative mindset and curiosity about the community.
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Entry level
Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Newspaper Publishing
Application Instructions Send your resume, cover letter, and at least three writing samples to David Trinko, Editor; The Lima News; 205 W. Market St., Suite 100B; Lima, OH 45801; or dtrinko@limanews.com.
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About the Role We are an award‑winning newspaper in West Central Ohio, recently awarded another General Excellence first‑place award in our state’s contest. We value accuracy, diversity, and urgency in everything we do. We are looking for a reporter covering Lima and Allen County to help tell the news that people want to read in an up‑and‑coming city that remains surprisingly affordable.
The role goes beyond government meetings – it covers the people, businesses, and organizations that make our community thrive. This is an opportunity for a candidate just breaking into journalism to receive coaching from veteran editors, or for an experienced reporter to help us reinvent the way we tell relevant news.
Responsibilities
Cover news across Lima and Allen County, including government meetings, community events, local businesses, and organizations.
Produce accurate, timely, and engaging stories for our news‑savvy audience.
Collaborate with editors to refine stories and ensure adherence to journalistic standards.
Qualifications
Entry‑level candidates are welcome; experience in journalism or related fields is preferred.
Strong writing, research, and storytelling skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Creative mindset and curiosity about the community.
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Entry level
Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Newspaper Publishing
Application Instructions Send your resume, cover letter, and at least three writing samples to David Trinko, Editor; The Lima News; 205 W. Market St., Suite 100B; Lima, OH 45801; or dtrinko@limanews.com.
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