Community Beat Reporter: Break News, Build Trust

Nashville Public Radio; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Dependent care reimbursement

Mental wellness support

Inclusive healthcare benefits

Pet wellness reimbursement

Job summary

The Beaumont Enterprise is seeking a curious, driven Reporter to cover stories, people, and issues that matter most in Southeast Texas. You will report on breaking news, attend meetings, build sources, and develop enterprise stories that add depth and accountability.

This hands-on role values curiosity, collaboration, and a strong connection to the community, with daily deadlines and opportunities to grow your skills across digital and print platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field required.
• Newsroom reporting experience with strong news writing skills and familiarity with AP style.
• Strong reporting, interviewing and newsgathering skills, with sound news judgment and the ability to work effectively under deadline.

Responsibilities

• Cover the community with urgency and purpose: report on breaking news, local developments, and key community issues; attend meetings, events, and public forums; write quickly and clearly across digital and print.
• Develop strong, meaningful local coverage: build a broad, diverse network of reliable sources; develop new relationships beyond official spokespeople; produce enterprise stories that go beyond the daily headline.
• Help strengthen the local news report: collaborate with editors and photographers; contribute story ideas; use digital tools and audience insights to reach readers; create video and social content.

Skills

News reporting

AP style

Interviews

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Job description

The Beaumont Enterprise is seeking a curious, driven Reporter to cover stories, people, and issues that matter most in Southeast Texas. You will report on breaking news, attend meetings, build sources, and develop enterprise stories that add depth and accountability.

This hands-on role values curiosity, collaboration, and a strong connection to the community, with daily deadlines and opportunities to grow your skills across digital and print platforms.