Breaking News Reporter
The Times-Tribune in Scranton, Pa., seeks a full-time news reporter with an enterprising approach to covering crime and other breaking news. You will need to juggle daily news reporting and enterprise and demonstrate the knack to ask difficult questions even in the most stressful life situations.
Though most journalists currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Scranton, PA
What You Will Do
Be fast and accurate: Always striving to provide readers with what we know, when we know it. Be transparent about sources of information
Employing creativity every day to conceive of stories, produce or secure visuals, get sources to cooperate, corroborate facts and present information to readers in the most relevant, interesting way
Be digitally focused maximizing audience engagement through our website for breaking news
Creating news and features content that is strong on grammar, punctuation, clarity and accuracy
Taking the initiative to fact-check, run background checks and confirm information before publication
Cultivating beats, where appropriate, and sources
Social media audience engagement on multiple platforms
What You Will Bring
Professional-level grasp of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation
Ability to write accurately on deadline
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
1-3 years of daily newspaper experience
Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Up-to-date skills on various digital platforms
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to research SEO and appropriately populate fields and headlines
Who We Are
The Times-Tribune is the source for news in Northeast Pennsylvania, continuing a tradition of 150 years. Online and in print, The Times-Tribune holds government and elected officials accountable, investigates corruption and reports on political maneuverings. It is the indispensable source for essential local community, sports, and entertainment news.