Digital-First News Reporter

Hearst Corporation; Bad Axe (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee discounts and wellness perks

Job summary

The Huron Daily Tribune in Bad Axe, Michigan is seeking a digital-minded News Reporter to write for online and print publication with multiple deadlines throughout the day. The reporter delivers accurate, engaging stories, builds community relationships and contributes multimedia content to grow digital subscriptions.

You will self-assign stories, use the CMS, and work with a team to produce well-balanced coverage, including breaking news and enterprise pieces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in communications, journalism or equivalent.
• Strong news judgment, AP style and SEO practices.
• Ability to self-assign and re-prioritize for digital-first production.
• Adhere to confidentiality and privacy laws when interviewing or writing about people.

Responsibilities

• Write 10–15 bylines per week, with multimedia assets.
• Cover a mix of breaking news, features and enterprise stories.
• Publish for online and print subscribers with timely deadlines.
• Attend staff meetings for content planning and collaboration.
• Capture photos or source multimedia assets; package content for web and print.
• Learn and use the content management system as required.

Skills

Writing,

Reporting

AP style

SEO

Social media

Photography basics

Education

Bachelor's in communications, journalism or equivalent

Tools

CMS

Job description

The Huron Daily Tribune in Bad Axe, Michigan is seeking a digital-minded News Reporter to write for online and print publication with multiple deadlines throughout the day. The reporter delivers accurate, engaging stories, builds community relationships and contributes multimedia content to grow digital subscriptions.

You will self-assign stories, use the CMS, and work with a team to produce well-balanced coverage, including breaking news and enterprise pieces.