Staff Reporter - Wednesday Journal

Staff Reporter - Wednesday Journal

The Reporter is a general assignment role for a journalist who wants to report frequently, improve quickly and take on increasing responsibility over time. You'll pursue enterprise reporting, narrative features and investigations. You will also shoot short-form vertical video for social-first stories.

You'll spend a significant portion of your time out in the community, on the street and in the field, talking to people. This role will enable you to engage with every angle of the local and regional news landscape.

NEWSWELL helps newsrooms become nonprofit and for-community. It provides strategic guidance, innovative solutions and wrap-around operations so local journalists can focus on local news, and newsrooms can best serve their communities. NEWSWELL partners with Arizona State University, the nation's most innovative nine years in a row, to offer game-changing ideas, tools and research. NEWSWELL transforms local news to help communities and democracy thrive.

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his is a hybrid position based in Oak Park, IL, combining remote and in-person work.

The pay rate for this role is $51,500 annually

What you'll do
Develop and report original stories through on-the-ground reporting
Write clear, accurate, well-structured stories on deadline
File breaking news quickly while maintaining accuracy and fairness
Follow stories beyond the news cycle for in-depth 'day two' coverage
Develop long-form, investigative and explanatory features
Contribute primarily through written text and photos
Shoot short-form video for publishing across multiple platforms
Work with editors and colleagues to adapt reporting for different platforms
Uphold strong standards of accuracy, sourcing, ethics and fairness
Attribute information clearly and responsibly
Exercise good news judgment and editorial discretion
Work closely with editors, fellow reporters and visual journalists
Participate in story meetings and contribute ideas
Be open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
What you'll need

Strong writing and reporting skills
Solid understanding of journalistic ethics and best practices
Ability to work efficiently in a daily news environment
Relevant qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of three years of professional reporting experience (or equivalent)
Preferred skills and abilities

Comfort with video or audio reporting
Familiarity with digital publishing workflows
Spanish language speaking and writing skills
Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with matching employer contribution
22 days of vacation time
11 holidays, including your birthday
Parental leave
Significant tuition reductions
Professional development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest
$30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

NEWSWELL is an Equal Opportunity Employer