Local News Reporter & Community Storyteller

Think Entertainment Jobs; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic, mission-driven environment

Ongoing skills training

Competitive compensation

Team listens and values voices

Job summary

Midland Daily News, part of Hearst Newspapers, seeks an energetic journalist to cover local government, politics, and community life in Midland, Bay City, and the Great Lakes Bay Region. You’ll report with speed, curiosity, and integrity, delivering clear stories for both print and digital audiences.

Join a collaborative newsroom that values mentorship, ongoing skills training, and a dynamic work environment. FOIA/public records experience is a bonus, and sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Proven news reporting experience — internships and campus media count.
• Natural curiosity and passion for covering public affairs.
• Excellent writing, interviewing, and organizational skills.
• Experience with video storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, compelling stories with speed and clarity.
• Preview and cover community events.
• Source stories by building local connections.
• Collaborate with editors and digital producers to optimize storytelling for digital audiences, with emphasis on video and social media.
• Juggle breaking news with feature writing and adapt when news breaks.

Skills

Video storytelling

Interviewing

Writing

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor/degree in journalism or communications

Job description

Midland Daily News, part of Hearst Newspapers, seeks an energetic journalist to cover local government, politics, and community life in Midland, Bay City, and the Great Lakes Bay Region. You’ll report with speed, curiosity, and integrity, delivering clear stories for both print and digital audiences.

Join a collaborative newsroom that values mentorship, ongoing skills training, and a dynamic work environment. FOIA/public records experience is a bonus, and sponsorship is not provided.