General Assignment Reporter
The PG, which won the Pulitzer Prize for breaking news in 2019 and was a Pulitzer finalist in 2020 for local reporting, is dedicated to investigative journalism that holds the powerful accountable.
The reporter would be a member of a Post-Gazette's news team that has taken on major regional stories that range from deadly and abusive group homes and money laundering in the U.S. steel industry to a failed public housing program that left residents in decrepit and dangerous conditions.
Qualifications
● Ability to develop a wide range of sources on variety of news subjects
● A proven record to write timely, well-reported and thought-provoking stories
● Eager to be part of a transforming newsroom working to provide deep coverage of a diverse and changing community
● Ability to collaborate with the visuals team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (photos, videos and graphics); produces photos and video as needed
● Able to juggle daily, short-term enterprise and long-term enterprise stories.
● Strong command of AP grammar and style
● Strong copy-editing skills and the ability to produce content that is fair, accurate and thorough
Other Things to Know
● Competitive salary and benefits package
● We encourage everyone to apply who shares our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.
● As an equal opportunity employer, the Post-Gazette is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with special needs.
Education and Experience
● Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism
● 2 to 5 years of reporting experience preferred
● Ability to use social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat)
● Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills
● Display exceptional work ethic, time management, and organizational skills