National Real-Time Reporter
McClatchy is looking for ambitious, creative real-time news reporters to deliver quick-turn stories about compelling news and cultural events from across the world.
Our real-time reporters use social media, Google Trends, other tools and curiosity to identify, report on and sometimes aggregate stories that are going to drive social and cultural conversations. Responding to big breaking news events is sometimes part of the job, but the primary role is to grow our audience by recognizing what’s trending or about to trend in a McClatchy region or across the country.
These reporters work as part of McClatchy’s national Real-Time Team, which includes editors and reporters based remotely across the country.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is between $22.60 and $23.56 per hour. Individual base pay may vary within that range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant education, department equity, training, geography and local wage and hours laws.
Requirements
The most compelling candidates will have:
The ability to write quickly, accurately and well
A commitment to providing accurate information, both in fact and in context
Solid news judgment and excellent journalism ethics
Must be able to take constructive criticism and work closely with editors
An understanding of how to verify the authenticity of information, sources, photos and video found through social media
An intuitive sense of what’s important and interesting
A good grasp of what drives interest on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms and an understanding of the tools used to find story ideas
A good understanding of how to write for search
A strong entrepreneurial spirit, deep curiosity and a strong sense of urgency
A collaborative style that works comfortably as part of a virtual team
The ability to quickly master technology, including content management systems and storytelling tools
A sense of humor and a willingness to be part of a close-knit team that works together as one