General Assignment Reporter

Southern Maryland News is looking for a general assignment reporter.

The position is a critical part of the Southern Maryland News newsroom. We want someone who can go beyond meetings to find stories the community needs to know. The ideal reporter has experience in newsrooms and has a knack for creative stories – both news and features. You’ll take your own photos for stories.

You will be covering primarily Charles County, Maryland.

Recent college graduates are urged to apply.

Southern Maryland News 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 also serious about maintaining a good balance between work and life.

The newspaper is located just outside of the D.C. metro area. This newspaper covers stories in a three-county region.

Amenities include close proximity to Chesapeake Bay and all of its many water sports and activities. You will be minutes from Washington, D.C.

This newspaper is part of the Adams Publishing Group. 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.

If you are passionate about journalism and want to grow your career, this is the place for you.