Hybrid Reporter bei Morning Sun

Summary:
 

The Morning Sun, a MediaNews Group subsidiary, is seeking a Reporter to cover local and regional news, primarily focusing on Union Township government, Shepherd village, and the Mt. Pleasant and Shepherd school districts. The Reporter will excel at quickly gathering accurate, high-quality information for both digital and print platforms, from breaking news to long-term enterprise features, all while engaging deeply with the community.

What you will do:

• Gather information and write journalistically sound news content for all existing and future media platforms

• Learn and employ all techniques for effective storytelling and beat development across all platforms

• Post frequent and incremental updates online on various platforms as needed throughout the day

• Understand and engage in story aggregation and posting of links

• Treat the audience as partners, engaging them in content development and sourcing

• Monitor audience and community feedback, constructively interacting on traditional and emerging digital platforms

• Employ various means for monitoring audience interest and competitor posts on relevant communities or topics, including setting up Google alerts, Twitter, and RSS feeds

• Maintain communication with the supervising editor, online team, and the production hub, using Google content budget documents to keep everyone informed

• Understand and use hardware, software, and cloud-based equipment and systems for direct-to-web production and engagement, including posting photographs, stories, databases, and multimedia content

• Use audience metrics to shape and direct content and coverage efforts

• Beat production deadlines

• Experiment with new digital tools and platforms

• Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration

• Assist with breaking news, features, and business coverage in all three counties covered in mid-Michigan

What you will bring:

• A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field

• Relevant experience in news reporting and writing, shooting video, using social media, and creating enterprising content

• Experience covering community beats

• Experience using social media platforms professionally

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong reporting, writing, organizational, and story structure skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Experience creating photos and multimedia content (such as videos and audio files) for digital and print publications

• Ability to tell stories and engage audiences using existing and emerging tools and formats

• Experience building, maintaining, and engaging audiences, communities, and sources

• Ability to work independently and remotely under deadline pressure, and to prioritize tasks appropriately

• Understanding of the imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile, and print

• Experience and comfort with significant institutional and cultural change

Who we are:

The Morning Sun, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is Central Michigan's best source for news, sports, commentary and community.

“3x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023, 2024 & 2025”

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: https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Mount-Pleasant-Michigan/Reporter_R2504

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, 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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