Education Reporter

The Times-Tribune in Scranton, Pa., seeks an Education Reporter with an enterprising approach to covering school districts in addition to writing daily and enterprise general assignment stories for a local readership.

Though most team members currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Scranton, PA without relocation assistance.

What you will do:

Create fast and accurate local content, always striving to provide readers with what we know, when we know it while being transparent about sources of information

Employ creativity every day to conceive 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

Create news and features content that is strong on grammar, punctuation, clarity and accuracy

Take initiative to fact-check, run background checks and confirm information before publication

Cultivate beats, where appropriate, and sources

Engage audience through social media on multiple platforms

Contribute to a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration

Experiment with new digital tools and platforms

What you will bring:

Degree in journalism, communication or equivalent experience

3 to 5 years of experience as a higher education reporter at a daily newspaper or online news outlet preferred

Relevant experience in news reporting and writing, using social media, creating enterprising content

A unique writing voice that speaks to their audience

Works well under deadline pressure

Understands imperatives of emerging and existing platforms, including web, mobile and print

Professional-level grasp of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation

Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to research SEO and appropriately populate fields and headlines

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

Who we are:

The Times-Tribune, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, 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.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Scranton-Pennsylvania/Education-Reporter_R1828

Closing Date:

Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment:

A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation

Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or in-person meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed

Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours