Reporter

About the role

The Morning Journal in Lorain County, Ohio, is seeking a skilled, motivated reporter to join our team full-time. We’re looking for a passionate, versatile writer who brings creative angles to daily coverage, excels with multimedia, and enjoys digging deep to deliver unique, compelling stories to our readers every day.

Responsibilities

• Present stories in an interesting, accurate, and fair manner for publication
• File daily stories, features, photos, and videos as needed
• Stay in contact with key sources and develop new sources
• Collaborate with the city editor on coverage priorities
• Work well under deadline pressure
• Conduct interviews in a friendly and professional manner
• Ensure spelling, grammar, and syntax are accurate and correct in stories
• Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Experiment with new digital tools and platforms

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or commensurate experience in the profession
• Relevant experience includes news reporting and writing, shooting video, using social media, and creating enterprising content
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong reporting, writing, organizational, and story structure skills
• An understanding of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile, and print
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
• Must be available for shift work and may be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours
• Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks, including a full pre-employment background check and MVR

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Pay

The hourly wage is $13.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, and certifications.

About Us

The Morning Journal, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is the source for news, sports, and entertainment happenings in Lorain County and beyond. We provide information via our website at MorningJournal.com, social shares, email newsletters, and a printed newspaper delivered seven days a week.

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