Content Producer

The Edwardsville Intelligencer; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 31,824 - 38,896; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Competitive retirement plan with matching

Generous paid time off and paid parental leave

Dependent care reimbursement

Mental wellness support

Inclusive healthcare benefits

Pet wellness reimbursement

Job summary

The Edwardsville Intelligencer is seeking a Content Producer to engage deeply with the Jacksonville community through impactful storytelling. This role involves reporting on breaking news, local developments, and attending community events to deliver meaningful coverage.

The ideal candidate possesses solid newsroom experience, strong writing, and interviewing skills, and is comfortable using digital tools to enhance journalistic outreach. Benefits include medical coverage and a competitive retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Reporting experience in a newsroom, publication, or relevant media setting.
• Strong writing, interviewing, and news‑gathering skills.
• Good news judgment and the ability to work under deadline.

Responsibilities

• Report on breaking news, local developments, and key community issues.
• Build relationships with sources across the community.
• Collaborate with editors and other newsroom teammates.

Skills

Reporting experience in a newsroom

Strong writing skills

Interviewing skills

Good news judgment

Curiosity and initiative

Comfort with digital storytelling

Job description

Content Producer

Tell the Stories That Matter Most to Your Community

Your work can make a real difference here.

The Role

As a Content Producer, you’ll cover the stories, people, and issues that matter most in the community. You’ll report on breaking news, attend meetings and events, build local sources, and develop enterprise stories that add depth and accountability. In a smaller market, this role is both important and highly visible. You won’t just be filing stories — you’ll be helping readers understand what’s happening around them and why it matters. This is a hands‑on role for someone who is naturally curious, comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment, and excited to be deeply connected to the community they cover.

What You’ll Do

Cover the community with urgency and purpose

• Report on breaking news, local developments, and key community issues
• Attend meetings, events, and public forums to stay close to the story
• Write quickly and clearly for digital and print platforms

Develop strong, meaningful local coverage

• Build relationships with sources across the community
• Identify stories that reflect the concerns, values, and character of the region
• Produce enterprise stories that go beyond the daily headline

Help strengthen the local news report

• Collaborate with editors, photographers, and other newsroom teammates
• Contribute story ideas and bring energy to daily coverage planning
• Use digital tools, social media, and audience insights to better reach readers

What You Bring

• Reporting experience in a newsroom, publication, or relevant media setting
• Strong writing, interviewing, and news‑gathering skills
• Good news judgment and the ability to work under deadline
• Curiosity, initiative, and a genuine interest in local communities
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to jump in where needed
• Comfort with digital storytelling and audience‑focused journalism

Why This Role Matters

In a smaller market, the connection between a newsroom and its community is immediate and real. Your reporting can inform residents, spotlight issues that deserve attention, and help people feel more connected to where they live. This is a chance to do journalism that is seen, felt, and valued — and to grow your career in a role where your work has everyday relevance.

Our Commitment to You

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Competitive retirement plan with matching
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Mental wellness support
• Inclusive healthcare benefits
• Pet wellness reimbursement

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in the state of Illinois. The reasonable estimate, if hired in Illinois, is $35,360. Please note this information is specific to those hired in Illinois. If this role is open to candidates outside of Illinois, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education.

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