Breaking News Reporter
Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.
About the role
PennLive is looking for a multi-tasking journalist who can act with urgency, find stories others miss, and write about the biggest topics of the day in Pennsylvania. As a member of the Public Safety Team, this reporter will primarily cover public safety and criminal justice issues while remaining flexible to report on other important topics as they emerge, including community controversies and the local impact of statewide and national events. The role will also support courthouse and legal reporting by identifying exclusive stories from lawsuits, following significant cases through resolution, and explaining their impact on our audience.
Responsibilities
- Produce impactful enterprise and breaking news coverage that informs and serves our communities.
- Cover follow-up reporting after tragedies that uncovers systemic issues, provides new information that deepens the public's understanding, and amplifies voices that might otherwise go unheard.
- Identify exclusive stories from lawsuits, follow significant cases through resolution, and explain their impact on our audience.
- Write accurately and quickly under deadline, shoot engaging vertical video, and efficiently analyze data, public records, and other documents to uncover meaningful stories.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of one year of professional journalism experience, with a demonstrated ability to report thoroughly and write clear, compelling stories.
- Strong news instinct and the ability to identify stories that resonate with readers.
- Ability to overcome obstacles, cultivate trusted sources, and ask tough questions in pursuit of the truth.
- Reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.
Pay
The base salary range is $45,000 to $50,000 per year.