Accountability & Politics Reporter

The Sun News of Myrtle Beach seeks an aggressive, enterprising reporter to join its award-winning newsroom in one of the most desirable and fast-growing markets in the country.

Join the newsroom that exposed the predatory practice of structured settlements and changed South Carolina law. We put a premium on breaking stories first as well as investing in hard-nosed, accountability journalism that our audience can’t get anywhere else.

Ours is a competitive market, and we seek a reporter who will be excited by the challenge. And we are part of McClatchy, a digitally driven company focused on innovation, with newsrooms in 30 communities in the United States.

There are few better places to live than Myrtle Beach, where sun, sand and things to do abound. If you like the outdoors, you will love the Grand Strand area.

In our accountability and politics reporter, we’re seeking a versatile and resourceful journalist who is as skilled in public records as she/he/they are in knocking on doors to track down sources. You’ll need a passion for accountability journalism and the drive to sift through data, dig through documents and cultivate sources.

What you'll bring:

Focus on stories that build readership

Think about audience first and always, with a commitment to tactics that grow readership.

Master engaging multimedia storytelling

Demonstrate speed, competitiveness and SEO savvy through aggregating and storytelling tools

Work well in a team environment.

The successful candidate should have a college degree or equivalent work experience and be able to show a history of producing accountability journalism. Also:

Strong writing skills, excellent news judgment and a demonstrated ability to “see the story” that is going to matter to readers.

Unwavering commitment to accurate, ethical journalism.

Ability to build source networks and bring a constant flow of story ideas.

Ability to work collaboratively to aggressively tackle stories.

Comfort with a job that will be demanding, fast-paced and constantly evolving.

Facility with data, public records and business reports.