Reporter

Description:

Summary:

The Morning Call is seeking an ambitious general assignment reporter to cover the fast-growing and diverse Lehigh County region of eastern Pennsylvania. This person will juggle breaking and trending news with enterprise pieces, covering a range of topics from development and quality of life to public safety to local government accountability. 

We are looking for someone scrappy who can break news, write authoritatively and craft stories that our readers can’t get anywhere else in a highly competitive media market. 

If you’re looking to make your mark, this is the position for you. The Morning Call is known for its outstanding journalism, and our journalists have gone on to work for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, and other high-profile news organizations. 

The position is remote but must be local to the Lehigh Valley region. 

What you will do: 

• Create clear, concise and engaging news stories and deliver on time with minimal to moderate supervision and editing

• Be fast and accurate: Report and write quickly and effectively to break news online. Follow up when appropriate with more in-depth pieces

• Develop story ideas and contribute to editorial planning

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key sources

• Use creative storytelling to present stories in unique ways that attract readers, including explainers, Q&As, lists, data visualizations, etc

• Utilize metrics to evaluate what content is engaging readers and subscribers

• Use SEO best practices to ensure readers are finding your stories via Search

• Create visual assignments, taking your own photos and video as needed

• Maintain an active social media presence to develop sources, find story ideas and promote your content

• Shift gears as needed, juggling short-term and long-term assignments simultaneously

What you will bring: 

• College degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience working for a daily newspaper is highly preferred

• Strong digital and social media skills, with an understanding of SEO and metrics

• Solid news judgment. Strong writing, grammar, AP style and communication skills

• Ability to speak and conduct interviews in Spanish is a plus

• Capable of working both independently and within a team

• Flexibility to work occasional night and weekend shifts

Who we are:

The Morning Call is a Tribune Publishing newspaper, located in the thriving Lehigh Valley, the third-most populous region in the state, 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, paid vacation and sick days.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring people with diverse backgrounds, voices and visions. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. 

Be yourself. Bring yourself. Because that’s the only way we will deliver on our mission to provide meaningful journalism to the diverse communities we serve. Join us.

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. Along with your resume, please include 3-4 clips showcasing your best work

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 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

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