County Politics & Business Reporter

County Politics & Business Reporter

Tell the Stories That Matter Most to Midland Michigan

Your work can make a real difference at the Midland Daily a smaller market local journalism is personal. Its about more than headlines we are writing the first draft of history every day. Our mission is to help keep the community stay informed feel connected and understand the people and issues shaping our lives.

At Hearst Newspapers were looking for a curious driven storyteller who wants to do meaningful work in a place where strong journalism truly matters. This is an opportunity to be at the center of a communitys conversations covering breaking news uncovering important stories and building trust with the people you serve.

If youre energized by local reporting excited to be part of a collaborative newsroom and motivated by the idea of making a visible impact we want to hear from you.

Digital storytelling

The Midland Daily News is the 2024 Michigan Press Association Class C Newspaper of the Year. We cover stories in the Great Lakes Bay Region with a specific focus on Midland County.

At the Daily News we believe journalism is public service. We believe that journalism has the power to influence a community to become the best version of itself and must serve as a watchdog to make sure that any promises made are fulfilled honestly and equitably.

We believe that in our community every persons voice should be heard and journalism when done well helps give a voice to those who otherwise would remain unheard without us.

As a digital storyteller youll cover the stories people and issues that matter most in our community. Youll report on breaking news attend meetings and events build local sources and develop enterprise stories that add depth and accountability.

In a smaller market this role is both important and highly visible. You wont just be filing stories youll be helping readers understand whats happening around them and why it matters. You will monitor county politics and how decisions affect taxpayers. You will report on local businesses and the emerging issues that challenge them such as talent attraction transportation and retaining their workforce.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is naturally curious comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and excited to be deeply connected to the community they cover.

What Youll Do

Cover the community with urgency and purpose

• Report on breaking news local developments and key community issues
• Attend meetings events and public forums to stay close to the story
• Write quickly and clearly for digital and print platforms

Develop strong meaningful local coverage

• Build relationships with sources across the community
• Identify stories that reflect the concerns values and character of the region
• Produce enterprise stories that go beyond the daily headline including strong visuals and vertical video

Help strengthen the local news report

• Collaborate with editors photographers and other newsroom teammates
• Contribute story ideas and bring energy to daily coverage planning
• Use digital tools social media and audience insights to better reach readers

What You Bring

• Reporting experience in a newsroom publication or relevant media setting
• Strong writing interviewing and newsgathering skills
• Good news judgment and the ability to work under deadline
• Curiosity initiative and a genuine interest in local communities
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to jump in where needed
• The ability to work independently while still getting the job done
• Comfort with digital storytelling and audience-focused journalism

You ask good questions.
You build trust.
You understand that local stories can have lasting impact.

Your reporting can inform residents spotlight issues that deserve attention and help people feel more connected to where they live. This is a chance to do journalism that is seen felt and valued and to grow your career in a role where your work has everyday relevance.

Our Commitment to You

At Hearst Newspapers we support our employees through professional development and comprehensive wellbeing benefits including:

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Competitive retirement plan with matching
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Mental wellness support
• Inclusive healthcare benefits
• Pet wellness reimbursement

Ready to tell stories that matter where it matters most Submit your resume cover letter and writing samples.

Your next story starts here.

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 Express-News and Albany Times Union several top digital-only 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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About The Midland Daily News
The Midland Daily News a subsidiary of Hearst is a daily newspaper that serves Midland County Michigan. The offices for the paper are located at 219 East Main Street in downtown Midland; the paper is widely circulated around Midland County and covers the entire Great Lakes Bay Region. Contact Editor Dave Clark atfor further information.