Reporter
Midland, MI, United States
General Assignment Reporter – Midland Daily News
Be the voice of a community. Report with purpose. Grow with Hearst.
Make a Real Impact with Every Story
Join a newsroom where your reporting truly matters. At the Midland Daily News, we don’t just chase headlines — we shine a light on what matters most to our community. We're looking for an energetic, curious, and driven storyteller who’s ready to dig deep, break stories, and capture the pulse of local government, politics, and community life in Midland, Bay City, and the surrounding Great Lakes Bay Region.
This is more than a job. It’s your chance to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom that values storytelling, integrity, and innovation — and yes, we like to have fun while doing it.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll own the community beat — keeping readers informed, engaged, and inspired. Whether it’s covering breaking news, or crafting long-form features, you’ll produce impactful journalism that resonates across digital and print platforms.
Deliver accurate, compelling stories with speed and clarity.
Preview and cover community events.
Source stories that matter by building strong, local connections.
Collaborate with editors and digital producers to optimize storytelling for digital audiences with a focus on video storytelling and social media engagement.
Juggle breaking news with feature writing — and know when to pivot as news breaks.
What We’re Looking For
A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
Proven news reporting experience — internships and campus media count!
Natural curiosity and a passion for covering public affairs.
Excellent writing, interviewing, and organizational skills.
Experience and proficiency in video storytelling.
A self-starter who thrives under deadline pressure.
Bonus points for experience with FOIA/public records requests.
What You’ll Get in Return
We believe journalism is a team sport. That’s why you’ll work in a collaborative, mentorship-driven newsroom with real opportunities for growth — all while helping shape the future of local news.
What We Offer
A dynamic, mission-driven environment — no two days are the same.
Ongoing skills training on the latest digital and storytelling tools.
Competitive compensation with room to advance your career.
A team that listens — your ideas and voice matter here.
Comprehensive Benefits
We support your whole self — inside and outside the newsroom.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with competitive matching
Generous paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
Mental health & wellness support
Fertility, menopause, and LGBTQ+ inclusive health benefits
Pet wellness reimbursement and Rover credits
Monthly child & dependent care assistance
Click here to learn more about working at Hearst Newspapers.
About the Midland Daily News
The Midland Daily News, a Hearst-owned newspaper, is the daily source of news for Midland County, Michigan. Located in the heart of downtown Midland, we’re committed to delivering trusted journalism that strengthens and reflects the Great Lakes Bay Region.
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories–growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms–to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.
Be a part of something bigger–Your Headline Awaits
Apply now and help us tell the stories that shape our cities, inspire action, and keep the community informed.
Your next great byline starts here.
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About Us
Hearst Midwest Media Group’s features seven dominant newspaper brands in Michigan and Illinois – covering the communities of Midland, Huron, Big Rapids, Manistee, Alton, Edwardsville, and Jacksonville. The mixture of daily and weekly publications, and network of go-to websites provide hyper-local coverage, entertainment, and a serious journalistic commitment to watchdog and investigative reporting that impacts the areas they serve. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and succeed.
Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.
About UsHearst Midwest Media Group’s features seven dominant newspaper brands in Michigan and Illinois – covering the communities of Midland, Huron, Big Rapids, Manistee, Alton, Edwardsville, and Jacksonville. The mixture of daily and weekly publications, and network of go-to websites provide hyper-local coverage, entertainment, and a serious journalistic commitment to watchdog and investigative reporting that impacts the areas they serve. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and succeed.
Skills Required
- Degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
- News reporting experience, including internships or campus media
- Strong writing and interviewing skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Curiosity and passion for public affairs reporting
- Ability to work independently under deadline pressure
- Familiarity with digital publishing tools and SEO
- Experience with FOIA or public records requests
Hearst Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hearst and has not been reviewed or approved by Hearst.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan choice, full in-network preventive coverage, dental and vision, telemedicine, prescription coverage, and fertility resources. Mental-health resources and other wellbeing services (e.g., therapy sessions, crisis support, virtual physical therapy, and chronic-condition programs) further strengthen the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as meaningful through a 401(k) plan with company matching and Hearst covering plan administration fees. Performance bonuses are also noted as available in some roles, adding an additional rewards component beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits include paid holidays, paid sick days, and vacation time with a commonly cited annual range, alongside paid parental leave and family medical leave. A remote work program and flexibility signals are also included as part of the overall rewards experience.
Hearst Insights
What We Do
Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19 percent of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men's Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks.
