Education and government reporter

Franklincoc; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Downtown Franklin location

Job summary

The Daily Journal in Franklin, IN is seeking a Full-Time Reporter for immediate placement in our Franklin newsroom.

The beat covers K-12 education in Johnson County and small-town government; you should be able to work nights and weekends, take photos and video, and post to social media.

Recent grads with strong clips are encouraged to apply; one to two years of newsroom experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of newsroom experience preferred, or strong clips from recent graduates.
• Photography experience is a must.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram) is expected.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends when beat demands.

Responsibilities

• Cover K-12 education in Johnson County.
• Cover small-town government.
• Take photos and video for stories and posts.
• Engage with readers via social media.
• Work nights and weekends as required by beat.

Skills

Photography

Social media

News reporting

Video editing

Podcasting

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

The Daily Journal, an award-winning daily newspaper in south-central Indiana, is looking for a Full-Time Reporter to fill a position available immediately in our Franklin newsroom. One or two years of experience with a media organization is preferred, but recent journalism graduates with strong clips are urged to apply.

The Daily Journal is a five-day daily covering Franklin and Johnson County, Indiana and the southside of Indianapolis. Daily Journal has been named Indiana's best daily by the Hoosier State Press Association four times in the past decade, most recently in 2025.

This position includes coverage of K-12 education in Johnson County and small town government. Applicants are expected to be available to work nights and weekends when their assigned beat demands it and to take their own photos and video.

Applicants are expected to be familiar with social media platforms including Facebook, X and Instagram. Experience with photography is a must, experience with video and podcasting is a plus.

The Daily Journal offers competitive hourly wages and benefits. Being based in downtown Franklin also comes with many benefits for employees, including access to great lunch spots, coffee shops, parks and trails.