Education Reporter
- Location
- Scranton, PA
- Listed
- 4 days ago
Summary
The Times-Tribune in Scranton, Pa., seeks a full-time news reporter with an enterprising approach to covering education and local news. You will need to juggle daily news reporting with enterprise work and demonstrate a knack for asking difficult questions, even in high-stress situations.
Although this is a remote position, candidates must reside in Northeast Pennsylvania.
What you will do
- Be fast and accurate: Strive to provide readers with what we know when we know it, and be transparent about sources of information
- Employ creativity every day to conceive stories, produce or secure visuals, get sources to cooperate, corroborate facts, and present information to readers in the most relevant, interesting way
- Maintain a digital-first focus, maximizing audience engagement through our website for breaking news
- Create news and feature content that is strong in grammar, punctuation, clarity, and accuracy
- Take the initiative to fact-check, run background checks, and confirm information before publication
- Cultivate beats and sources where appropriate
- Drive audience engagement across multiple social media platforms
What you will bring
- Professional-level grasp of proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Ability to write accurately on deadline
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
- Prior daily newspaper experience
- Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Up-to-date skills across various digital platforms
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Basic knowledge of SEO best practices, with the ability to research SEO and appropriately populate fields and headlines
Who we are
The Times-Tribune, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is the source for news in Northeast Pennsylvania, continuing a tradition of 150 years. Online and in print, The Times-Tribune holds government and elected officials accountable, investigates corruption and reports on political maneuverings. It is the indispensable source for essential local community, sports, and entertainment news.
"4x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023-2026"
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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. In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter and 2 - 3 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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