Versatile Reporter — Local News & Beats

Nashville Public Radio; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Columbus Republic is seeking full-time news reporters to cover sports, education, government and other beats in Columbus, Indiana. Our team emphasizes community journalism and timely reporting for both print and digital platforms.

Two years of newspaper experience is preferred; recent graduates with strong clips are encouraged to apply. You will write under deadline pressure, develop sources, and contribute to print and online content daily.

Qualifications

• Two years of newspaper experience preferred or recent journalism graduates with strong clips.
• Versatile reporters who can analyze information and write clearly.
• Ability to cover beats and work under deadline pressure.
• Generate story ideas, cultivate sources, and provide content for print and digital products.
• Our reporters adapt to print and digital platforms daily.

Responsibilities

• Cover assigned beats (sports, education, government, etc.).
• Produce accurate and engaging stories for print and digital platforms.
• Meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality and fairness.
• Develop sources and contribute ideas for ongoing coverage.

Job description

The Columbus Republic is seeking full-time news reporters to cover sports, education, government and other beats in Columbus, Indiana. Our team emphasizes community journalism and timely reporting for both print and digital platforms.

Two years of newspaper experience is preferred; recent graduates with strong clips are encouraged to apply. You will write under deadline pressure, develop sources, and contribute to print and online content daily.