General Assignment Reporter

InMaricopa & InBuckeye; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

InMaricopa & InBuckeye are seeking curious, versatile journalists to tell stories of two growing Arizona communities through reporting, photography and digital storytelling.

You will report on local government, public safety, business, education, growth and development, and community events while expanding InMaricopa’s visual storytelling across platforms. A strong storyteller with independent work habits will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, communications or related field preferred.
• Strong reporting, interviewing and writing skills.
• Familiarity with AP style.
• Photography experience required.
• Experience shooting and editing video a plus.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar content-creation tools is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Report and write accurate, engaging stories for digital publication.
• Cover city government, public safety, business, schools, community events and breaking news.
• Develop sources and generate original story ideas.
• Attend public meetings and community events.
• Capture high-quality photos to accompany stories, galleries and special projects.
• Produce short-form video content for digital and social media platforms when appropriate.
• Assist with social media storytelling and audience engagement.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, fairness and strong news judgment.

Skills

Reporting

Interviewing

Writing

AP Style

Photography

Video editing

Adobe Suite

Canva

Independence

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Degree in journalism or communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule


• Training & development


• Opportunity for advancement

InMaricopa and InBuckeye are seeking curious, versatile journalists to help tell the stories of two of Arizona’s fastest-growing communities through reporting, photography and digital storytelling.

This position is ideal for an early-career reporter or experienced journalist who enjoys covering a wide range of topics and producing content across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will report on local government, public safety, business, education, growth and development, community events and feature stories while helping expand InMaricopa’s visual and digital storytelling.

We’re looking for someone who is excited about community journalism, comfortable working independently and eager to connect readers with the people, issues and events shaping Maricopa.

Responsibilities

• Report and write accurate, engaging stories for digital publication.


• Cover city government, public safety, business, schools, community events and breaking news.


• Develop sources and generate original story ideas.


• Attend public meetings and community events.


• Capture high-quality photos to accompany stories, galleries and special projects.


• Produce short-form video content for digital and social media platforms when appropriate.


• Assist with social media storytelling and audience engagement.


• Meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy, fairness and strong news judgment.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred.


• Strong reporting, interviewing and writing skills.


• Familiarity with AP style.


• Photography experience required.


• Experience shooting and editing video a plus.


• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar content-creation tools is a plus.


• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who understands that great community journalism goes beyond the written word. We want someone who can identify compelling stories, ask thoughtful questions, capture meaningful images and help engage audiences across digital platforms.

Experience covering local government, business, education or public safety is a plus, but we are equally interested in candidates who demonstrate strong reporting instincts, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Why InMaricopa and InBuckeye?

Our mission is to inform readers/viewers and enrich advertisers. Your role as a multimedia reporter is critical to our ability to accomplish the latter. We take great pride in the positive impact we make on the (business) community.

We believe in:

• An informed citizenry.


• Holding ourselves and others accountable.


• The success of deserving businesses.


• Uniting our community.

Our core values are non-negotiable and the easiest way to determine whether a career with us is right for you. They are:

1. Integrity


2. Accountability


3. Open, honest and real-time communication


4. Prosperity for clients, community, company and employees