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Local Reporter
Hearst Connecticut Media Groups journalists cover communities all over the state serving readers across platforms including our sites like CTInsider app newsletters social media accounts and more for 10 daily and 22 weekly newspapers.
Were looking for an enterprising audiencefocused and collaborative reporter to join HCMG and the RepublicanAmerican in Waterbury at a time of growth spurred by quality awardwinning journalism both locally and statewide.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Works collaboratively with editors other reporters photographers and audience team members to tell impactful stories across platforms that engage and retain local subscribers and other readers
- Interest and experience covering topics and issues related to local government and education
- Reports and writes quickly and effectively to break news online and follows up when appropriate with more indepth enterprise pieces
- Demonstrates a comfort level with analyzing and interpreting metrics and uses them to inform coverage decisions in realtime and the longterm
- Effectively shoots and edits photos and video to accompany stories
Qualifications:
- Experience writing or editing at a newspaper news website or magazine
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in journalism English communications or related field preferred
- Demonstrated success working in a deadlinedriven environment
- Highly organized and detailoriented with a proven ability to effectively juggle multiple tasks
- Ability to speak a second language like Spanish a plus
- Valid drivers license and a working vehicle are required for this position
To apply:
Send a cover letter resume and clips for review.
HCMG is committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage all people of working age who are traditionally underrepresented in media to apply including women people of color applicants with disabilities those from the LGBTQ community and veterans.
Some great candidates may not check all the boxes for this role. If youre a passionate dedicated worker whos interested in Hearst Connecticut Media Group but dont have all the skills listed here please still reach out and tell us more about what you bring to the table. Heres a look at Hearst CTs 2023 Diversity Equity and Inclusion report: fulltime job with benefits is based in Connecticut and not eligible for remote candidates.
Employment Type
Full-Time
