Summary:
The Daily Local News in Chester County, Pa., seeks a General Assignment Reporter with an enterprising approach to covering local news.
What you will do:
Create fast and accurate local content, always striving to provide readers with what we know, when we know it while being transparent about sources of information
Employ creativity every day to conceive of stories, produce or secure visuals, get sources to cooperate, corroborate facts and present information to readers in the most relevant, interesting way
Be digitally focused maximizing audience engagement through our website for breaking news
Create news and features content that is strong on grammar, punctuation, clarity and accuracy
Take initiative to fact-check, run background checks and confirm information before publication
Cultivate beats, where appropriate, and sources
Engage audience through social media on multiple platforms
What you will bring:
Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent experience
1 to 3 years of experience at a daily newspaper or online news outlet or a strong college portfolio
Relevant experience in news reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content and experimenting with new digital tools and platforms including web, mobile and print
Professional-level grasp of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation
Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to research SEO and appropriately populate fields and headlines
Who we are:
The Daily Local News, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a daily newspaper dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of Chester County, Pennsylvania. While also offering limited coverage into neighboring Lancaster and Delaware counties, we deliver local news, sports, culture, and entertainment to Chester County residents.
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EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
How To Apply:
Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position Here . Along with your resume, please include 3 to 4 samples showcasing your best work.
Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
Conditions of Employment:
A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, in-person training sessions and/or meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours
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MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.
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