Express Digital News Reporter (Part-Time)

# Express Digital News Reporter (Part-Time)Montgomery Community MediaBe an Early ApplicantFull TimemidHybridDerwood, Maryland, USPosted Today## Job DescriptionExpress Digital News Reporter (Part-Time)Organization: Montgomery Community Media (MCM)Location: Hybrid - In-office/Studio 1 day per week at our Rockville, Md. office and field reporting the rest of the week.Hours: Up to 30 hours per weekEmployment type: Part-TimeJob Overview:Are you interested in digital news writing, storytelling, and building your media skills? MCM is looking for an express news reporter with multimedia skills to write for our news site.This is a hands-on opportunity for an enterprising reporter with 1-2 years of newsroom experience and an entrepreneurial spirit OR a seasoned reporter who is looking for a part-time news writing job to supplement their life.The ideal candidate is a journalist who writes, edits, and produces fast-paced, breaking news stories about current events and issues affecting residents of Montgomery County, whose communities make up more than one million people and is one of the most diverse counties in the U.S. in terms of ethnic makeup. The Digital News Reporter will be expected to research, write, report, and produce news and feature stories primarily for MCM’s website, with supporting content for digital and social media.What You’ll Do & Learn* Pitch story ideas in our daily newsroom meetings for the website.* Research stories and fact check information* Write 3-4 news stories per shift* Produce social media companion posts videos to drive traffic to and complement digital news articles* Collaborate with the news team and editors on the storytelling processes.* Cover local events, government briefings, and community stories in person* Collaborate with social media team on news stories and promotions* Other duties as assignedWho Should Apply:We’re looking for an enterprising reporter with 1-2 years of newsroom experience and an entrepreneurial spirit OR a seasoned reporter who is looking for a part-time news writing job to supplement their life.You are a good fit for this role if you are:* Curious, motivated, and interested in storytelling.* Strong and concise writer and clear communicator.* Research oriented and naturally inclined to follow up and check facts.* Interested in local news and/or public affairs.* A journalism school graduate or have the equivalent professional experience.* Familiar with Montgomery County, Maryland.Preferred Skills (not required, but welcomed):* Bilingual in Spanish, French or Mandarin.### How to ApplySend the following to hiring@mymcmedia.org* Resume* 2 writing samples/published clips* Link to online portfolio
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