Reporter

Southwest News Media, located 20 miles south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is seeking a Reporter to join the team!

What you will do:

Cover news stories in surrounding counties

Versatility is a must, as stories will cover a wide variety of topics, from city and county government to community events

Employees may work from home in developing story content, but frequent presence within the communities they serve is a must, including attendance at important meetings and local events, picture-taking, in-person interviews, connecting regularly with community newsmakers

Routine monitoring of all social media platforms to stay current on breaking news and on top issues being discussed by local residents

Proficient in taking his/her own photos and producing their own videos and must be able to write, take photos and produce videos on deadline and in a fast-paced environment

Along with producing stories that are assigned, the reporter should also be able to pitch their own story ideas on a regular basis

The candidate must be able to research and develop stories to the utmost accuracy

What you will bring:

Bachelor’s degree and experience in journalism or related field

Experience in reporting breaking news, politics, features, or enterprise is preferred

Experience in both photography and video, and a willingness to experiment with new storytelling tools and social media approaches

Strong writing across a variety of story types

A mindset to put the reader first

Some experience in copy editing a bonus

Curiosity is a must