Digital Reporter

Date Posted	July 08, 2026
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Local News
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Negotiable

Description:

Break news. Build audience. Make an impact.

The Sheboygan Sun, part of O’Rourke Media Group, is hiring an ambitious Digital Reporter who wants to help redefine local journalism.

This is not a traditional newspaper reporting position.

We’re looking for a journalist who enjoys chasing breaking news, uncovering stories that matter, producing engaging multimedia content, and growing audience across digital platforms. Success in this role is measured not only by outstanding journalism, but by your ability to connect with readers where they consume news today—online, on social media, through newsletters, and on mobile devices.

If you’re competitive, curious, and energized by building an audience, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

·       Report on breaking news, local government, business, education, public safety, sports, and community events.

·       Produce timely, accurate, and engaging stories for SheboyganSun.com.

·       Develop enterprise stories that generate conversation and community engagement.

·       Capture photos and short-form video to enhance digital storytelling.

·       Publish content quickly across digital platforms while maintaining high journalistic standards.

·       Promote stories through social media, newsletters, and other audience channels.

·       Build relationships with local officials, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and community leaders.

·       Use analytics to understand reader interests and help shape future coverage.

·       Help grow website traffic, newsletter subscribers, social media engagement, and overall digital audience.

What We’re Looking For

·       Strong reporting, interviewing, and writing skills.

·       A passion for breaking news and community journalism.

·       Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced digital environment.

·       Ability to identify stories that readers care about and share.

·       Experience creating photo and video content is a plus.

·       Familiarity with social media platforms and digital publishing tools.

·       Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments.

·       Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll help make the Sheboygan Sun the community’s first choice for local news by:

·       Breaking important stories ahead of the competition.

·       Producing impactful journalism that informs and engages readers.

·       Growing website traffic and reader engagement.

·       Increasing newsletter subscriptions and returning visitors.

·       Expanding our reach across social media and digital platforms.

·       Building trusted relationships throughout the community.

Why Join O’Rourke Media Group?

O’Rourke Media Group is one of the fastest-growing local media companies in America, operating across nine states and 45 markets. We are investing heavily in digital journalism, audience growth, newsletters, video, AI-powered tools, and innovative local media products while remaining deeply committed to strong community journalism.

If you want to be part of the future of local news—not its past—this is your opportunity.

To apply, send your resume, writing samples, and a brief introduction to:

jorourke@orourkemediagroup.com