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Hearst Community Newspaper group is a division of Hearst Newspapers and Hearst Communications. We are vital news and information sources for communities in the Midwest and Texas and work to provide information news and marketing solutions to subscribers and local businesses in the towns we serve. We accomplish this goal by being an integral part of our local communities while tapping into the worldwide resources offered by Hearst Communications.
As a News Reporter you will collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview investigation or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper special sections and website.
What Will You Do:
- Collect verify and analyze thoroughly newsworthy information
- Assemble findings into a stable story
- Write and deliver news stories with the readers perspective in mind
- Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips
- Abide by journalisms ethics and codes
- Contact interview and research sources
- Maintain notes photos and audio recordings
- Cooperate with reporters chief editor producers etc
- Stay uptodate with the latest current events in the beat by studying papers attending events etc.
- Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time or space requirements.
- Review written audio or video copy and correct errors in content grammar or punctuation and layout pages following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
- Develop ideas or material for columns or commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news current issues or personal experiences.
- Communicate with readers viewers advertisers or the general public via mail email or telephone.
- Write columns editorials commentaries or reviews that interpret events or offer opinions.
- Thinking Creatively
What Were Looking For:
- Five years experience working for a daily newspaper or online publication.
- Bachelors degree in journalism communications or related field required or other degree and related experience.
- Knowledge of media production communication and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternativeways to inform and entertain via written oral and visual media.
- Knowledge and use of AP Style
- Knowledge in maintaining and driving a digitalfirst thinking in the newsroom to being able to study and determine trendsbased on analytics.
- Knowledge of laws legal codes court procedures precedents government regulations executive orders agency rulesand the democratic political process
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problemsolving and decisionmaking.
- Ability to take photos for print and online use as well as tone and prepare photos for publication. Using logic andreasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in workrelated documents.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Requires meeting strict deadlines
Our Benefits:At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development but we also believe in promoting each individuals physical financial and emotional wellbeing (and that of their family). Our industryleading benefits include:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical Dental and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off including holidays and vacation.
- Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families with paid leave for new parents.
- Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
- LGBTQ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individuals unique needs.
- Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
- Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets too helping you keep them happy and healthy.
- And more clickhere for additional benefits and details.
In accordance with applicable law Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired inthe state of Illinois. The reasonable estimate if hired in Illinois is $35360 to $37400. Please note this information is specific to those hired in Illinois.If this role is open to candidates outside of Illinois the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidates starting salary will be based on a number of permissible nondiscriminatory factors including but not limited to skills and experience training certifications and education.
About the Telegraph
The Telegraphis passionate and committed to its role as the watchdog and trusted source of news entertainment and advertising for the Alton community and the River Bend region of Madison Jersey Calhoun Macoupin and Greene counties in Illinois. Since its founding on January 17 1836The Telegraphhas been the main news outlet for the region through its daily publication and now its print and online presence atthetelegraph. The Telegraphstrives to maintain a high standard of accuracy and integrity in its reporting and has received nearly 300 awards since 1997.
About Hearst Newspapers:
With 2500 employees across the nation HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications including the San Francisco Chronicle Houston Chronicle San Antonio ExpressNews and Albany Times Union several top digitalonly news and lifestyle sites marketing services businesses and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell storiesgrowing newsrooms diversifying tools evolving platformsto support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions take action and be inspired.
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Employment Type
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