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

Who We Are

Welcome to SWNewsMedia, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group and the premier community news and information organization serving the southwestern suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our communities include the vibrant and growing cities of Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Excelsior, Jordan, Prior Lake, Savage and Shakopee, as well as the surrounding area. We provide the most complete local, community news coverage of Scott, Carver and portions of Hennepin counties. We provide print and digital marketing services to businesses in these communities and extended reach areas.