General Assignment Reporter - Inner Loop

Community Impact; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

112 hours of paid time off annually

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Community Impact in Houston is seeking a passionate Reporter to deliver unbiased, engaging local news to the community. This role involves covering the Houston inner-loop areas and collaboratively working with graphic designers to create data-rich content.

With a salary range of $46,000 - $56,000, you will also receive mileage reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, and comprehensive benefits. If you're eager to make a difference, apply today!

Qualifications

• Passion for journalism and community storytelling.
• Ability to work flexible hours and engage with community members.
• Skilled in creating engaging and unbiased content.

Responsibilities

• Report on local news stories in Houston.
• Work with Graphic Designers for visually appealing media.
• Attend community meetings and connect with sources.

Skills

Journalsim growth

Curiosity about the world

Multi-tasking

Community engagement

Data weaving

Job description

Does reporting unbiased, hyperlocal news for readers in a major metro market sound exciting to you? Are you interested in creating data-rich, engaging content that takes a different approach to local storytelling? The stories our Reporters write are delivered directly to tens of thousands of readers’ homes and are engaged with on digital platforms every day.

Two million mailboxes receive Community Impact Newspaper each month. It’s a piece of media that’s as enjoyable to read as it is informative—a newspaper front-to-back about your community. Integrate into a team and your community by becoming an Impacter today!

This position will specifically cover the Houston inner-loop communities of Bellaire, Meyerland and West University.

ABOUT YOU

You should apply to our Reporter role if you:

• Are looking to grow your Journalism career.
• Have true curiosity for the world around you.
• Have a knack for juggling multiple leads and stories.
• Love witnessing and connecting with the lives of people in your community.
• Enjoy weaving data and speech into engaging, informative, and unbiased stories.
• Feel excited at the prospect of collaborating with Graphic Designers to make your media as beautiful as it is meaningful.

WHY JOIN COMMUNITY IMPACT

Salary Range: $46,000 - $56,000

Mileage Reimbursement:$135 monthly stipend for gas, mileage and tolls

Paid Time Off:112 hours annually

Paid Holidays:10 per year, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday

Comprehensive Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Additional Coverage:Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness

Career Growth:Opportunities for advancement and development

If you are ready to make a real difference in your community, apply today.

Requirements

• Ability to work outside of regular office hours to attend community meetings.
• Ability to be out in the communities we serve taking photos and connecting with sources.