All Media Journalist

Cox; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO) 16 hours per month

Seven paid holidays per year

Bereavement leave

Time off to vote

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

The Dayton Daily News, a Cox-owned publication, seeks an all-media journalist to join our fast-paced newsroom in Dayton. You will write breaking, enterprise and watchdog stories for print and digital, shoot video for online products, and post to social media across platforms.

In a digital-first environment, you will produce digital videos and stories, join our platform team of reporters and AMJs, and cover several local communities to grow audience and engagement.

Qualifications

• Excellent reporting and writing skills with the ability to write and edit quickly.
• Use research to tailor stories to fit the audience and platform.
• Tell stories in relatable ways, including digital formats, photo/video and longform writing.
• Strong social media presence to engage readers and source tips.
• Familiar with libel standards and Ohio public records laws.
• Able to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and learn continually.

Responsibilities

• Write breaking news, enterprise and watchdog stories for print and digital.
• Shoot video for online products and post to social media across platforms.
• Provide digital videos and digital stories in a digital-first newsroom.
• Cover several local communities as part of the platform team.

Skills

Reporting skills

Writing skills

Video shooting

Social media

Research to tailor stories

Storytelling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

5 years experience in related field

Portfolio of reporting work

Job description

The Dayton Daily News is seeking an all-media journalist to join our fast-paced newsroom in serving digital and print readers.

We're looking for a journalist who can write breaking news, enterprise and watchdog stories for print and digital; shoot video for our online products; and post to social media, including Facebook and other platforms. This role is crucial to building our audience.

You will work in a digital-first newsroom to provide digital videos and digital stories. This reporter will join our platform team of reporters and AMJs in the Dayton newsroom and will cover several local communities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a reporter and writer with a passion for telling great stories, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

• Have excellent reporting and writing skills, and the ability to write and edit quickly.
• Use research to tailor stories to fit the audience and platform
• Have a knack for telling stories in relatable and compelling ways, including digital formats and summaries, photo and video, and longform writing
• Have a demonstrated social media presence that shows the ability to engage with readers, using platforms to connect with the community, share their stories, and find story tips
• Be familiar and comfortable with standards for avoiding libel and slander, and have a good grasp of Ohio's public records laws
• Ability to work in high-energy, fast-paced environment and be committed to learning throughout their careers.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 3 years' experience; or 7 years' experience in a related field.
• A portfolio of work that shows good work in reporting, writing and some of ability to shoot video and photos and use social media to get and transmit information
• Genuine interest in storytelling of all kinds
• Work is expected to be accurate and complete and according to set deadlines
• Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

USD 20.10 - 30.10 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $20.10 - $30.10/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits:

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.