News Reporter
Company: The Record Journal
Location: Meriden
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
News ReporterDo you want to write stories that impact
communities? Do you have the drive to chase down leads and find
information from a variety of sources?Join our experienced,
award-winning team of journalists at the Record-Journal, an
independent, family-owned newspaper serving central Connecticut for
more than a century and a half. Part of the local RJ Media Group of
newspapers, the Record-Journal was named New England Newspaper of
the Year in 2021 and 2022 as one well as one of Editor & Publisher
magazine's "10 News Publishers That Do It Right".We have an
immediate opening for an experienced reporter or talented recent
journalism graduate covering breaking news, crime, and general
assignment reporting. This is an afternoon/evening position. The
beat includes regular front page and breaking news coverage,
features, as well as local and state politics. Full-Time, 40 hours
per week, Monday through Friday. Job Description and Duties:Digital
first, multimedia reporter covering a full range of news on
deadline including trending topics. The job entails public safety
reporting as well as coverage across topics including business,
education, features and politics.The right candidate will take
initiative and be adept at handling a variety of breaking news
stories and have experience working under tight deadlines in a
high-pressure atmosphere, along with the skill to develop, write
and present compelling articles for a digital audience.Candidates
must have strong reporting and writing skills and be adept with
social media. Candidates should be knowledgeable about basic
analytics; digital story building with links, tags and SEO;
multimedia storytelling; and headline writing.Essential
Functions:Daily breaking news and other local coverageTake photos
for print/digital publicationCommunity engagement/audience-building
through social mediaAbility to juggle multiple assignments and
shift seamlessly between themMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's
degree in journalism, communication or similar field or equivalent
work experience1-3 years' reporting experience. Recent college
graduates with student newspaper experience will be
considered.Excellent reporting/writing skills, ability to report
accurately and quicklyVideo editing/photography experience,
knowledge of DSLR cameras and Adobe Premiere Pro a plusAbility to
work nightsReliable and at the ready transportationTo apply: Along
with your resume, please include 3-5 work samples with your
application.Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:Walking/Standing:
25%Sitting: 75%Lifting up to 15 lbs. on occasion.Normal body
movementsInterpret, analyze, and solve problems; work under
pressure; work independentlyNormal indoor office
environmentExposure to outdoor elementsDriver's license and insured
vehicle or reliable, at-the-ready transportation is requiredThe
Record-Journal Publishing Company is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered
without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,
sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other
basis protected by state, federal or local law. It is the intent of
the Company to comply with all applicable federal, state and local
legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment will be kept
confidential according to EEO guidelines. PI208365065
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