NJ Advance Media/NJ.com is seeking a versatile breaking and local news reporter ready to handle a variety of statewide assignments with immediacy while also developing short and longer-term enterprise. We are seeking a candidate who can build sources and relationships while serving in a general assignment role.
The ideal candidate is someone who can move quickly and pivot regularly, someone capable of racing out to cover a breaking news situation, but also pitching and executing ideas of their own.
For this position, we are looking for a candidate with:
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications or related field required
- A minimum of one year in journalism with a proven ability in reporting and writing required.
- Experience in breaking news, public safety and court reporting, as well as search engine optimization is preferred.
- An ability to cultivate sources to break news and drive coverage that differentiates our organization from competitors
- An ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
- A sound understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure
- Experience using social media to find stories and promote content
- An understanding of the methods and tools used to deliver content across a variety of platforms
- A willingness to keep abreast of industry advances and proactively consider new methods of reaching audiences
- Ability to work remotely.
- Availability to work weekends, some holidays and occasional irregular hours to meet the needs of the breaking news staffing.