News Reporter
Laredo, TX, United States
Job Description The Laredo Morning Times serves the local community by delivering trusted, timely and in-depth coverage. We are seeking a reporter who is passionate about journalism, skilled at writing compelling stories in AP style, and able to thrive under deadline pressure. Ideal candidates are curious, organized and determined, with strong observation and investigative abilities.
The Laredo Morning Times newsroom has been recognized among the best in Texas, earning distinction from the Texas Managing Editors/Headliners Excellence in Journalism Contest three times between 2022–25, and runner-up for General Excellence in the Texas Press Association’s 2024 Better Newspaper Contest.
Reporters cover a wide range of beats, including city and county government, politics, community events, education, business, trade, weather, entertainment, crime, courts, sports and more.
Responsibilities
· Report, write and format stories for print and digital platforms.
· Research assigned beats and generate enterprise story ideas.
· Build and maintain strong relationships within the community.
· Capture and edit photos to accompany stories.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED required; college degree in journalism or related field preferred.
· At least one year of reporting experience preferred, though recent graduates with strong experience through internships or student media are encouraged to apply.
· Strong writing, interviewing and organizational skills.
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
· Familiarity with AP style.
About the Laredo Morning Times
Founded in 1881, the Laredo Morning Times is one of the oldest newspapers in Texas. It has been part of the Hearst family since 1984.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- College degree in journalism or related field
- At least one year of reporting experience or equivalent internship/student media experience
- Strong writing, interviewing and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity with AP style
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.
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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.
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