Community Impact
Senior Government Reporter - Houston Inner Loop
Community Impact, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Description
Government Reporter- $55,620+ Annually, Top News Organization, Meaningful Work
Position Summary A Reporter delivers local print and digital content to the reader, providing coverage of stories within the community they serve, which involves collecting information, interviewing sources, developing relationships, and writing accurate, intelligent, and engaging stories. Duties include writing articles for a monthly newspaper, generating digital content for the website and daily newsletter, and developing story ideas for content through their reporting.
A Senior Reporter shares the same required knowledge, skills, abilities and responsibilities as a Reporter & Reporter II, but has additional qualifications and responsibilities specific to their position, such as producing shared content, copyfitting all of their own content, editing other writers’ stories, contributing to department training, helping other teams as needed, and filling in for their editors whenever required.
Note While our office is in Jersey Village, Texas, this role will cover updates for two markets: Bellaire, Meryeland & West University, and Heights, River Oaks & Montrose.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in interviewing and writing
College degree—preferably in journalism—or related coursework
At least 1 year of experience with Community Impact, including 6 months as Reporter II
At least 2 years of full-time experience with print or digital publication(s), or equivalent experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Familiarity with AP Style
First‑rate reporting and writing skills
Proficiency in writing both hard news and features
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to hit monthly print and daily digital deadlines
Excellent news judgment and ability to generate story ideas
Ability to learn industry‑specific software, including content management systems
Ability to perform assigned job responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervision
Relationship to Other Positions
Reports directly to Editor and indirectly to Managing Editor
Responsibilities of a Reporter
Access to reliable transportation
Shoot photographs for stories as needed
Contribute ideas for graphics and sidebars for each story
Adhere to Community Impact’s editorial stylebook and AP style guidelines
Generate original story ideas and present them at internal planning meetings
Develop, maintain, and grow a network of news sources and community contacts
Commit to the highest level of accuracy and complete all writing within established deadlines
Beat coverage, including regular in‑person meetings of city councils, school boards, or other entities
Represent the company in a professional manner at networking events and other external functions
Interview news sources in person (occasionally from the desk) and from a variety of perspectives to ensure accurate reporting
Investigate, analyze, and interpret newsworthy events within the assigned community to produce and write original, engaging, and content‑appropriate news stories and features
Comply with other job‑related instructions and perform any other duties the Editor, Managing Editor, General Manager, or any other supervisor(s) consider reasonably related to their primary job responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities of a Senior Reporter
Helping produce shared content for the newsroom, metro, and state
Must complete additional training required for additional job responsibilities
As needed:
Copyfitting their own content
Helping copy‑edit web stories
Serving as a peer to new CI reporters
Filling in for other writers and understaffed markets
Taking ownership of daily content and newsletter planning
Provide training, including metro trainings or department‑wide Lunch & Learns
Copyfitting other reporters’ stories and doing first reads on other writers’ stories, except leads
Taking on the editor’s role in planning meetings, graphic pitches, and any other necessary meetings
WHY JOIN COMMUNITY IMPACT Starting hourly rate
of $26.74 ($55,620 annually) or more with experience
Mileage Reimbursement:
$135 monthly stipend for gas, mileage, and tolls
Paid Time Off:
112 hours annually
Paid Holidays:
10 per year, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
Additional Coverage:
Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness
Career Growth:
Opportunities for advancement and development
If you are ready to make a real difference in your community, apply today.
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Government Reporter- $55,620+ Annually, Top News Organization, Meaningful Work
Position Summary A Reporter delivers local print and digital content to the reader, providing coverage of stories within the community they serve, which involves collecting information, interviewing sources, developing relationships, and writing accurate, intelligent, and engaging stories. Duties include writing articles for a monthly newspaper, generating digital content for the website and daily newsletter, and developing story ideas for content through their reporting.
A Senior Reporter shares the same required knowledge, skills, abilities and responsibilities as a Reporter & Reporter II, but has additional qualifications and responsibilities specific to their position, such as producing shared content, copyfitting all of their own content, editing other writers’ stories, contributing to department training, helping other teams as needed, and filling in for their editors whenever required.
Note While our office is in Jersey Village, Texas, this role will cover updates for two markets: Bellaire, Meryeland & West University, and Heights, River Oaks & Montrose.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in interviewing and writing
College degree—preferably in journalism—or related coursework
At least 1 year of experience with Community Impact, including 6 months as Reporter II
At least 2 years of full-time experience with print or digital publication(s), or equivalent experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Familiarity with AP Style
First‑rate reporting and writing skills
Proficiency in writing both hard news and features
Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to hit monthly print and daily digital deadlines
Excellent news judgment and ability to generate story ideas
Ability to learn industry‑specific software, including content management systems
Ability to perform assigned job responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervision
Relationship to Other Positions
Reports directly to Editor and indirectly to Managing Editor
Responsibilities of a Reporter
Access to reliable transportation
Shoot photographs for stories as needed
Contribute ideas for graphics and sidebars for each story
Adhere to Community Impact’s editorial stylebook and AP style guidelines
Generate original story ideas and present them at internal planning meetings
Develop, maintain, and grow a network of news sources and community contacts
Commit to the highest level of accuracy and complete all writing within established deadlines
Beat coverage, including regular in‑person meetings of city councils, school boards, or other entities
Represent the company in a professional manner at networking events and other external functions
Interview news sources in person (occasionally from the desk) and from a variety of perspectives to ensure accurate reporting
Investigate, analyze, and interpret newsworthy events within the assigned community to produce and write original, engaging, and content‑appropriate news stories and features
Comply with other job‑related instructions and perform any other duties the Editor, Managing Editor, General Manager, or any other supervisor(s) consider reasonably related to their primary job responsibilities
Additional Responsibilities of a Senior Reporter
Helping produce shared content for the newsroom, metro, and state
Must complete additional training required for additional job responsibilities
As needed:
Copyfitting their own content
Helping copy‑edit web stories
Serving as a peer to new CI reporters
Filling in for other writers and understaffed markets
Taking ownership of daily content and newsletter planning
Provide training, including metro trainings or department‑wide Lunch & Learns
Copyfitting other reporters’ stories and doing first reads on other writers’ stories, except leads
Taking on the editor’s role in planning meetings, graphic pitches, and any other necessary meetings
WHY JOIN COMMUNITY IMPACT Starting hourly rate
of $26.74 ($55,620 annually) or more with experience
Mileage Reimbursement:
$135 monthly stipend for gas, mileage, and tolls
Paid Time Off:
112 hours annually
Paid Holidays:
10 per year, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer‑Paid Life Insurance
Additional Coverage:
Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness
Career Growth:
Opportunities for advancement and development
If you are ready to make a real difference in your community, apply today.
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