Multimedia Writer/Reporter

Community Journals; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Community Journals in Greenville, SC, seeks a Multimedia Writer/Reporter to craft engaging content for newsletters, print editions, and social media. You’ll report on local events, produce stories with photos and video, and collaborate with the news team.

Ideal candidates are strong writers with AP style, a portfolio of published work, and the ability to turn ideas into compelling digital and print pieces. Hybrid work and opportunities in a growing regional media company await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in local news coverage.
• Published work across various news topics; portfolio required if recent graduate.
• Outstanding writing with strong AP style and grammar.
• Independent thinker with constant idea generation.
• Polished writer who welcomes editing and input.

Responsibilities

• Report on news events in Greenville County, South Carolina, and the wider Upstate South Carolina region.
• Assist with, and at times supervise, the compilation, assembly and publication of our daily newsletters.
• Work with the editor and news staff to continuously refine and execute an effective social media strategy.
• Produce and publish social media content across all publications and platforms.
• Capture and edit video and photos for publication across a wide range of print and digital products.

Skills

Writing

AP Style

Independent thinking

Editing

Collaboration

Social media

Video editing

Photography

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

At Community Journals, the creative force behind Greenville Journal, Upstate Business Journal, TOWN, and atHome magazines, we’re on a mission to tell inspiring stories and strengthen our connection with a vibrant community. As a locally owned company, we’re passionate about informing, connecting, and inspiring the people of Greenville County, South Carolina and South Carolina’s Upstate region.

About the role:

As a Multimedia Writer/Reporter, you’ll be tasked with crafting vibrant, engaging content in newsletters, printed products and on social media for our local and regional audiences. You’ll also be expected to report on local news events, turning around quick digital hits and producing informative stories, photos and video for our websites and printed editions. The person hired will be an excellent writer, confident reporter, visual journalist, digital native, innovative thinker and constant collaborator with the rest of the news team.

What you’ll do:

• Report on news events and topics in Greenville County, South Carolina, and the wider Upstate South Carolina region.


• Assist with, and at times supervise, the compilation, assembly and publication of our daily newsletters.


• Work with the editor and news staff to continuously refine and execute an effective social media strategy.


• Produce and publish social media content across all publications and platforms.


• Capture and edit video and photos for publication across a wide range of print and digital products.

Requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience relevant to coverage of local news.


• Have a record of published, professional work related to several aspects of the job description. Motivated recent college graduates with an exceptional portfolio of published work will also be considered, but should provide a full explanation of their relevant experience in an attached letter.


• Possess outstanding writing skills and a thorough understanding of both AP style and standard grammar.


• Be an independent thinker and unfailing idea generator.


• Be a confident, polished writer who welcomes editing and input.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and health care benefits


• 401K eligibility with Company match after six months


• Accrued vacation and paid sick leave


• A hybrid work environment


• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing area centered around one of the best cities in the Southeast. The Blue Ridge mountains rise on the north end of our coverage area, and we’re located along the I-85 corridor between Charlotte and Atlanta.

How to apply:

Email resume, links to published work (including stories and work-relevant social media examples) and an introductory letter of less than 200 words to [e-mail]. Send with the subject line “Application: Multimedia Writer/Reporter.”