REPORTER

ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publication, The Goshen News, seeks a full-time public safety reporter passionate about local journalism. Ideal candidates will have a college degree in journalism, experience in writing for newspapers, and a flair for feature writing. They should also possess skills in photography, video, and social media to effectively cover news in a vibrant college town.

Qualifications

• Experience writing for newspapers.
• Strong understanding of journalistic ethics.
• Passion for local journalism.

Responsibilities

• Cover breaking news and investigative reporting.
• Report on beats from courts to council meetings.
• Write engaging feature articles.

Skills

Investigative Reporting

Feature Writing

Photography

Video Skills

Social Media Knowledge

Education

College degree in journalism or related field

Job description

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The Goshen News is seeking a versatile and energetic full-time public safety reporter with an ear for breaking news and a passion for investigative reporting in beats covering courts to council meetings. The ideal candidate will have a college degree in journalism or a related field, experience writing for newspapers, and a solid understanding of journalistic ethics. Photography and video skills are highly desired. The successful candidate also should have a flair for feature writing.

The Goshen News is a 10,000 circulation daily with big ambitions, and we’re looking for reporters who want the chance to grow and aren’t afraid to take on challenging assignments. We are working hard to change the way local news is thought of and covered. Strong knowledge of social media in various formats is desirable. Successful candidates will have a passion for good, local journalism and experience in the field.

Goshen is a college town that boasts an eclectic Main Street and is a burgeoning, quality-of-life community.

Interested candidates should email their resume, work samples, and a cover letter explaining why they are qualified for the position to editor Julie Beer at [e-mail].

The Goshen News is a CNHI newspaper. Based in Montgomery, Alabama, CNHI is a leading U.S. publisher of local news and information, with newspapers, websites, and specialty publications in 23 states.

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