Journalists

Description:

^{Adams MultiMedia is seeking enterprising journalists to generate impactful reads and quickly deliver accurate, thorough and reliable reports for two vital beats at our newspapers in eastern North Carolina: economic development and public safety. Public safety reporting includes news about crime, courts and emergency services and people affected by related events. Economic development includes news about retail, manufacturing, employment, and growth.}

^Expectations

^{Use data and audience research to drive coverage and help convert casual readers into devoted subscribers}

^{Generate one issue-based enterprise story per quarter and at least three front-page centerpiece stories per quarter}

^{Generate a consistent stream of content for all platforms, including 10 bylined articles a week and multiple briefs}

^{Cultivate deep sources within the community to provide story tips, background and expert context and commentary}

^{Participate in an emailed newsletter and create a social media strategy to promote content, seek input and assist in building sources}

^{Use a smartphone to capture images and video that illustrate and complement copy and create content for digital platforms}

^{Track the public record and use AI to help generate regular listings for the readership}

^{Carry out other essential duties as assigned}

^{Qualifications and Skills}

^{Education: A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, economics or finance}

^{Experience: At least a year of professional reporting or newsroom experience}

^{Writing Skills: Strong command of grammar and Associated Press style; ability to produce clear, concise daily reports and engaging deep dives}

^{Reporting: Ability to dig into public records and publicly available documents, use spreadsheets and other tools to produce data-driven reports and to monitor social media for breaking news and story leads}

^{Multitasking: Ability to meet fast daily deadlines while pursuing long-term enterprise projects}

^{Collaboration: Brainstorm with editors and reporters across multiple sites to develop new stories and approaches to content}

^{Networking: We need someone who isn't afraid to knock on doors, introduce themselves at community events and meetings and get to know people in the know. Sources will be key.} 

^{The public safety position is available at The Reflector in Greenville; the economic development posts are in Greenville and Rocky Mount.}

^{For more information and to apply, send a resume and writing samples to Bobby Burns at baburns@reflector.com.}

^{Our Parent company, Adams Publishing Group is growing and offers a strong benefit package of health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and 401K.}

^{All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.}