Reporter

About the role

At Village Media Ltd., we don’t just report the news, we maintain the digital town square. We believe that rigorous, independent, and nonpartisan journalism is the bedrock of a healthy democracy and a critical community service. We seek versatile, high-energy Reporters to serve the Oshkosh, Wisconsin community.

Responsibilities

• Local coverage - Report a dynamic mix of breaking news, deep-dive features, and high-impact stories that accurately reflect the civics, cultural and economic life of the community.
• Community trust - Uphold the highest standards of factual accuracy, thorough verification, and nonpartisan reporting in every story you pursue.
• Local interests - Pitch and pursue stories that matter most to our readers, using digital metrics and community feedback to guide your beats.
• CARES Initiatives - Collaborate with our Community Coordinator to identify and cover CARES initiatives and Community Conversations that drive local impact.

Requirements

The role requires a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle. Since you will cover every corner of your municipality, your vehicle is your office and the community is your newsroom.

Qualifications

• Relentless curiosity.
• A commitment to fairness, accuracy and journalistic integrity.
• Strong news-gathering and writing skills, with the ability to complement your stories with photography.
• The ability to thrive in a hyper-local news environment, working comfortably on tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• The ability to constructively listen so that community feedback turns into solutions-oriented reporting that addresses the real-world concerns of the people living there.

Skills

We value:

• Humility over ego.
• Optimism over cynicism.
• Ownership over "that’s not my job."

Benefits

Compensation: $50,000 USD per annum.

Hours: Generally, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend flexibility is required to cover the town halls, local events, and breaking stories that matter most to our readers.

Pay

$50,000 USD per annum.

Schedule

Generally, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend flexibility is required to cover the town halls, local events, and breaking stories that matter most to our readers.