Staff Reporter - Wednesday Journal Job at Role, Inc. in Oak Park

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.

This 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

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