Reporter - Digital First Media - MediaNews Group : Job Details

The Republican Herald in Pottsville, Pa., seeks a General Assignment Reporter with an enterprising approach to covering local news. Though most journalists currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Pottsville, Pa. What you will do: Create fast and accurate local content, always striving to provide readers with what we know, when we know it while being transparent about sources of information. Employ creativity every day to conceive of stories, produce or secure visuals, get sources to cooperate, corroborate facts and present information to readers in the most relevant, interesting way. Be digitally focused maximizing audience engagement through our website for breaking news. Create news and features content that is strong on grammar, punctuation, clarity and accuracy. Take initiative to fact-check, run background checks and confirm information before publication. Cultivate beats, where appropriate, and sources. Engage audience through...Reporter, Social Media, Business Services, News, SEO