News Reporter

MassLive is seeking a Worcester News Reporter who can develop rich connections with sources to not only break news but also dig deeper to write Big J, issues-based stories that promote conversation and prompt action.

This position will be based in MassLive’s downtown Worcester office, with a minimum of two days in-office attendance expected a week. Although this reporter will write about the big issues the state’s second-largest city faces, candidate will also look for opportunities to take a step back and put those issues into greater statewide context.

This isn’t a City Hall beat. This reporter will write about the things that matter most to our readers - including housing, development, social justice issues, education and “pocketbook issues” - in and around Worcester County, and often beyond.

The right candidate understands the importance of breaking news quickly and accurately, is versatile and can add a human perspective to hard-news stories. This is often a fast-paced beat in a dynamic newsroom, but you’ll also have time to dig deeper to find, report and write enterprise stories.

MassLive is the largest digital news website in Massachusetts, according to comScore. We thrive on delivering breaking news to readers wherever they are, quickly, as well as reporting deep-dive investigative journalism.

Although it got its start in 1998 covering Western Mass. through its affiliation with The Republican, MassLive has since developed into a digital leader, covering every corner of the state. In addition to the Worcester office, MassLive has an office in Springfield and workspace in and around Boston. Beyond breaking, trending, enterprise and investigative news stories, MassLive also provides award-winning pro sports coverage with beat writers traveling with the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics. And high school sports reporters cover a busy local sports scene.

You should apply to our Worcester News Reporter role if you:

Are a reporter who can work with efficiency, creativity, accuracy and good judgment
Really want to be first to report something
Engage on social media platforms regularly and follow trends
Are a news junkie with a pulse on the big stories happening at any given moment
Have humility, a sense of humor, relentless curiosity and bring passion to your reporting
Have skills in digital storytelling via text, photo and video

Job Requirements Include

Degree in journalism, communications, or related field
Proven talent in journalism reporting and writing with 2-3 years experience
Experience building, maintaining, and engaging an active audience
Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure
Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency
Mastery of social media and digital interaction
Skills for utilizing a broad set of tools to tell stories and engage the audience