Emerging News Reporter

New Posted 6 September 2022 | Allentown, Pennsylvania | The Morning Call

This is a great opportunity for an aggressive and curious reporter to join the emerging news team at The Morning Call. We are looking for a digitally savvy journalist who can move quickly and independently to turn around stories on everything from crime to weather to trending topics, driven by our awareness of what readers are thinking and talking about. You'll report on breaking news across various beats, collaborating with other reporters and looking out for the second-day story on the first day. You need to work quickly, creatively and decisively. You will develop sources and mine social media and the digital world for leads. This beat works afternoons and evenings when some of the top stories occur. Accuracy and clean writing on tight deadlines are essential. The successful candidate must be a self-starter with a college degree and some journalism experience. We are looking for applicants who have solid news judgment, strong digital and social media skills, and an ability to track down sources on short notice. The ability to juggle multiple stories, produce a variety of content both quickly and accurately, and change gears based on a variety of factors, including audience demand, is essential.


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