Reporter

Adams Communications Co; Talbot Village (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health plans

Personal time off

Discretionary retirement contributions

Job summary

The Star Democrat in Easton, Maryland is seeking a general assignment reporter to join our newsroom. You will work with editors and reporters who are committed to high‑quality writing that informs the community.

The role requires flexibility to cover production windows, deadlines, and possible early mornings or weekends. You will generate stories beyond meetings, take your own photos and videos, and contribute to both print and online editions.

Qualifications

• Experience in newsrooms and knack for creative stories (news and features).
• Ability to take photos and videos for stories.
• Familiarity with a content management system is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cover local news and features for The Star Democrat.
• Work with editors and reporters to develop story ideas.
• Produce in-depth reporting under deadline pressure and post online as needed.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Creative storytelling

Photo and video

Content Management System

Tools

Content Management System

Job description

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Full-Time Regular [30 or more hrs/wk] Professionals Easton, MD, US

Salary Range: $20.51 To $23.08 Hourly

The Star Democrat (Easton, Maryland) is looking for a general assignment reporter. You will work with editors and reporters who are committed to producing a great newspaper and championing good writing that helps our readers better understand the complex world in which we live.

The position is a critical part of the Star Democrat newsroom. We want someone who can go beyond meetings to find stories the community needs to know. This is not a traditional 9-to-5 position. The successful candidate must be flexible and available during assigned production, posting and deadline windows, which may include early mornings, evenings or weekends. Hours will vary based on publication schedules, staffing needs and production volume but will not exceed 40 hours per week.

The ideal reporter has experience in newsrooms and has a knack for creative stories – both news and features. You’ll take your own photos and videos for stories. Experience with a content management system is a plus, but not a requirement.

The Star Democrat has a close-knit newsroom. The reporters and editors are supportive, and we want to see each other succeed. We work hard, but we are serious about maintaining a good balance between work and life.

The newspaper is produced six days a week – four days in print and two days as e-editions. Stories often appear online before they run in print. The Star Democrat is located in Easton, Maryland, on the beautiful Eastern Shore. The newspaper covers stories in a five-county region.

Easton is about an hour from Baltimore and 90 minutes from Washington, D.C. Amenities include close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and its many water sports and activities. There is a vibrant arts and entertainment scene. If you love good food, the hundreds of wonderful restaurants on the Eastern Shore are a big draw.

This newspaper is part of Adams MultiMedia (AMM). Owner Mark Adams says: “Our Associates are our most important assets. We understand that our Associates define our company. They work with teamwork and integrity to produce the best quality product and improve all areas of Adams Publishing Group.”

The company offers a competitive salary with comprehensive health plans, personal time off and discretionary retirement contributions. We prize diversity in our workforce. You must have a driver’s license with a clean driving record and a reliable vehicle, as reporters work in-person from our office in Easton.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.