Education & Government Reporter: K-12, Local Govt & Visuals

Franklincoc

Franklin (IN)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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 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.

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