Local Beat Reporter — Multimedia & Community Impact

The Republic; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The Columbus Republic seeks full-time news reporters to cover beats across sports, education, government and more in Columbus, Indiana. We value versatile writers who can analyze information, write clearly and meet deadlines for print and digital products.

One to two years of newspaper experience is preferred; recent grads with strong clips are encouraged to apply. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, PTO and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• One to two years of newspaper experience preferred.
• Recent journalism graduates with strong clips are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must be versatile, analyze information, and write well under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Cover beats (sports, education, government, etc.).
• Generate story ideas and cultivate sources.
• Provide content for print and digital products and meet deadlines.

Skills

News reporting

Beat coverage

Source cultivation

Digital storytelling

Job description

The Columbus Republic seeks full-time news reporters to cover beats across sports, education, government and more in Columbus, Indiana. We value versatile writers who can analyze information, write clearly and meet deadlines for print and digital products.

One to two years of newspaper experience is preferred; recent grads with strong clips are encouraged to apply. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, PTO and a 401(k) with company match.