Political Reporter

The Midland Daily News, an award-winning and proud member of Hearst Newspapers Midwest Media Group, seeks a highly motivated, digital-minded Political Reporter who has the interest and drive to cover city, county, and state politics. This is a unique, entry-level opportunity to hone all the skills necessary to succeed in a digital newsroom environment – from reporting and investigation to audience development and social media engagement. Launch your career here and create a body of work that will help take you to the next level. You will collaborate with a diverse team of visual storytellers and editors and be able to build authentic community relationships. The position demands excellent writing and reporting skills and strong news judgment. Help us hold elected officials accountable while taking readers behind-the-scenes to see how policy decisions are being made. You must be able to ask tough questions and demand answers – curiosity is a requirement for this position.