Community Beat Reporter & Storyteller

Hearst Corporation

Midland (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Dependent care reimbursement

Mental wellness benefits

Inclusive health services

Fertility coverage

Pet wellness reimbursements

Job summary

Midland Daily News, part of Hearst Newspapers, is seeking an energetic reporter to own the community beat in Midland, Bay City, and the surrounding Great Lakes Bay Region. You will dig deep into government, local life, and events, reporting for both digital and print audiences with a focus on integrity and engaging storytelling.

You will produce breaking news and long-form features, collaborating with editors and producers to adapt stories for social media and video formats.

Qualifications

A degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
Proven news reporting experience — internships and campus media count!
Natural curiosity and a passion for covering public affairs.
Excellent writing, interviewing, and organizational skills.
Experience and proficiency in video storytelling.
A self-starter who thrives under deadline pressure.
Bonus points for experience with FOIA/public records requests.

Responsibilities

Own the community beat — keep readers informed, engaged, and inspired across digital and print.
Deliver accurate, compelling stories with speed and clarity.
Preview and cover community events.
Source stories by building local connections.
Collaborate with editors and digital producers to optimize storytelling for digital audiences with video and social media.
Balance breaking news with feature writing and pivot as needed when news breaks.