The Christian Post
Local News Reporter for Crossmap (Raleigh, NC) - Contractor Position
The Christian Post, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Local News Reporter (Raleigh, NC)
Crossmap is seeking a dynamic, professional and motivated journalist in the Raleigh, NC and the Research Triangle area to report on local news involving and affecting the Christian community from a biblical, Christian worldview. Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, proactive, hardworking, and seeker of the truth are characteristics of an ideal candidate.
The reporter will be writing daily for the Crossmap Cities online platform, which is a joint venture with The Christian Post. Local news stories may be republished on christianpost.com. This is a contractor position.
Responsibilities
Monitoring news and generating story ideas Writing news, feature, and in-depth articles and reports, with the ability to write compelling stories in a redemptive manner Conducting interviews (both in-person and remotely) with people of interest to our audience Conceptualize, shoot, and produce short video material based on related news features for social media platforms Develop and maintain contacts with newsmakers and news sources Cover events (in person and remotely) and take photos Requirements
Must reside in the Raleigh Research Triangle area. While this is a remote position, in-person meetings or events may be required; remote work outside the region is not permitted. At least three years' full-time proven experience in news/magazine writing, preferably digital, to be considered Ability to work under deadlines without compromising reporting and writing standards Expert with AP style Excellent oral and written communication skills Self-motivated with the ability to work independently Agree with Crossmap's statement of faith
Applicants must • Include a cover letter with resume • Provide 3 writing samples
Please fill out the application one time. Thank you.
Crossmap is seeking a dynamic, professional and motivated journalist in the Raleigh, NC and the Research Triangle area to report on local news involving and affecting the Christian community from a biblical, Christian worldview. Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, proactive, hardworking, and seeker of the truth are characteristics of an ideal candidate.
The reporter will be writing daily for the Crossmap Cities online platform, which is a joint venture with The Christian Post. Local news stories may be republished on christianpost.com. This is a contractor position.
Responsibilities
Monitoring news and generating story ideas Writing news, feature, and in-depth articles and reports, with the ability to write compelling stories in a redemptive manner Conducting interviews (both in-person and remotely) with people of interest to our audience Conceptualize, shoot, and produce short video material based on related news features for social media platforms Develop and maintain contacts with newsmakers and news sources Cover events (in person and remotely) and take photos Requirements
Must reside in the Raleigh Research Triangle area. While this is a remote position, in-person meetings or events may be required; remote work outside the region is not permitted. At least three years' full-time proven experience in news/magazine writing, preferably digital, to be considered Ability to work under deadlines without compromising reporting and writing standards Expert with AP style Excellent oral and written communication skills Self-motivated with the ability to work independently Agree with Crossmap's statement of faith
Applicants must • Include a cover letter with resume • Provide 3 writing samples
Please fill out the application one time. Thank you.