Education & Business Reporter: Local Impact
Hearst
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Job summary
The Telegraph, part of Hearst Newspapers, seeks a Business and Education Reporter to cover K-12 education and local business in Alton, Illinois, and across the Metro East. This role splits duties between education and business beats, producing daily stories, explanatory journalism, enterprise reporting, and accountability work with guidance from editors.
Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field and a strong portfolio.
Qualifications
- Strong writing and reporting abilities across breaking news, daily, and enterprise formats.
- Ability to develop sources, pursue original reporting using public records and data.
Responsibilities
- Own the Education and Business Beats in Alton, IL and Metro East.
- Generate original reporting through source development and public records.
- Cover education matters including school budgets, enrollment, and policies.
- Cover local business, employers, economic development, and community impact.
- Produce a mix of daily stories, explainers, and enterprise reporting.
- Collaborate with editors and colleagues to deliver timely journalism.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Telegraph, part of Hearst Newspapers, seeks a Business and Education Reporter to cover K-12 education and local business in Alton, Illinois, and across the Metro East. This role splits duties between education and business beats, producing daily stories, explanatory journalism, enterprise reporting, and accountability work with guidance from editors.
Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field and a strong portfolio.
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