Local News Reporter: Community Impact & Trust

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 42,500 - 57,500; Full time

Job summary

Village Media Ltd. seeks five versatile reporters to cover Appleton, Fond du Lac, Kaukauna, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan in Wisconsin. This local role requires immersion in the community, building trusted sources and delivering timely, engaging content across digital platforms.

You’ll work with an Editor to ensure the site remains the trusted voice for stories that connect and inform residents, with emphasis on civics, culture and local economy.

Qualifications

• Strong news gathering and writing skills.
• Ability to cultivate sources within a community.
• Thorough verification and nonpartisan reporting.

Responsibilities

• Local coverage of breaking news, features, and high-impact stories reflecting community life.
• Uphold factual accuracy and nonpartisan reporting in every story.
• Pitch and pursue stories using community feedback to serve readers.

Skills

Journalistic writing

Local reporting

Source development

Deadline-driven

Photography (optional)

Tools

Camera

Job description

Village Media Ltd. seeks five versatile reporters to cover Appleton, Fond du Lac, Kaukauna, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan in Wisconsin. This local role requires immersion in the community, building trusted sources and delivering timely, engaging content across digital platforms.

You’ll work with an Editor to ensure the site remains the trusted voice for stories that connect and inform residents, with emphasis on civics, culture and local economy.