Public Safety Journalist

Public safety journalist

The Daily Reflector in Greenville N.C. is seeking a multifaceted journalist to quickly deliver the most accurate thorough and reliable information about crime courts and emergency services.

Be the first to learn about and report major breaking news including crimes vehicular crashes fires and weather emergencies that result in notable public disruption extensive property damage and loss of life

Report on the impact crime has on local neighborhoods and residents and concerns people have about law enforcement and public safety initiatives

Follow criminal and civil cases through the court system and report on major developments trends successes and failures

Track and report on trends in crime crime-fighting roadway safety school and campus safety

Cover the public safety leadership changes within important agencies criticism and controversy

Develop features and profiles that show the human side of people involved in public safety

Expectations

Use website 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

Use AI to generate a regular crime blotter and listings of grand jury indictments and court dispositions

Cultivate deep sources within the community to provide story tips background context and commentary

Participate in an emailed newsletter and create a social media strategy to promote content assist in building sources and stay abreast of breaking news

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

Carry out other essential duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Education: A bachelors degree in journalism or related field

Experience: At least a year of professional reporting and newsroom experience

Writing: Strong command of grammar and Associated Press (AP) Style; ability to produce clear concise daily reports and engaging deep dives

Reporting: Ability to dig into public records and use spreadsheets and other tools to produce data-driven reports and to monitor social media for breaking news alerts

Multitasking: Able to manage 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

Networkingand source building: We need someone who isnt afraid to knock on doors and talk with people where news happens introduce themselves at community events and meetings and get to know people in the know.

Greenville is home to East Carolina University and ECU Health with an MSA of 180000. It is 90 minutes from North Carolinas beaches to the east and Raleigh and the Research Triangle to the west.

To apply send a resume and writing samples to Bobby Burns at .

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.