Local General Assignment Reporter — Community News & Events

Daily News Record; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Daily News Record in Harrisonburg, VA, seeks a General Assignment Reporter to cover local government, community events, and feature stories for print and digital editions. This full-time role requires strong writing, reporting, and news judgment, plus the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.

Responsibilities include covering Rockingham and Page counties and attending council and school board meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong writing, reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Photography and social media skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cover local government, council and school board meetings in Rockingham and Page counties and Harrisonburg.
• Cover community events, breaking news and feature stories for print and digital.
• Support print and online coverage with compelling local storytelling.

Skills

Writing

Reporting

Communication

Deadline-driven

Photography

Social media

Job description

Daily News Record in Harrisonburg, VA, seeks a General Assignment Reporter to cover local government, community events, and feature stories for print and digital editions. This full-time role requires strong writing, reporting, and news judgment, plus the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.

Responsibilities include covering Rockingham and Page counties and attending council and school board meetings.