Reporter

We are looking for reporters to join one of America’s most innovative (and, actually, fun) investigative newsrooms. We’re not interested in you covering the news. Your job will be to do enterprising, hard-hitting stories that make news.

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a track record of aggressive reporting and landing revelatory stories about abuses of power

Aches to tell stories that are both important and powerfully told

Is truly excited about all the possible ways we can do journalism nowadays: from deep data-digging, to working with readers, to marrying narrative and investigative forms

Really likes working with others. Everybody at ProPublica has their own superpower, whether it’s sourcing, document-diving, data, engagement or design. And we do our best work together.

We know there are great candidates who won’t fit everything we’ve described above, or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

We are dedicated to improving our newsroom, in part by better reflecting the people we cover. We’re committed to diversity and especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.

Editor - Houston

The Editor serves as a primary representative of the company within the community. He/she is responsible for developing relationships with community leaders and news sources and for promoting the company in a positive and professional light. The Editor is responsible for the entire production process of an assigned market's publication, editing all content that goes into the publication, for leading and providing oversight to his/her team, and for the timely submission of accurate, informative, and relevant news and feature stories

This position requires the ability to juggle multiple print and online deadlines, so multitasking capability is a must. We're looking for someone who has an understanding of the way city government functions. It is essential to be motivated, trustworthy and levelheaded under pressure to be successful in this position.

Responsibilities:

Build and maintain relationships with community contacts and attend chamber luncheons, city council meetings, and other community events to maintain a steady flow of news
Manage the entire editorial production process for monthly newspaper edition
Supervise the work of, coach, and lead Reporters and Graphic Designer to ensure that all work is performed according to company standards and within established deadlines
Provide oversight and leadership to freelance writers, photographers and interns
Provide recommendations and feedback to the General Manager regarding hiring, firing, and discipline decisions related to Reporters, Graphic Designer, freelance writers, photographers and interns, as applicable
Review, fact check and edit all articles, including those written by Reporters, to ensure the highest level of accuracy in reporting, that the tone and context of articles are appropriate, that all sources are properly checked, and that all articles are submitted by established deadlines
Exercise independent discretion and judgment in researching and writing content-appropriate and engaging stories, including features and in contributing graphics and sidebar content for each story
Interview news sources in person (occasionally from the desk) and from a variety of perspectives to ensure accurate reporting
Generate and pitch story ideas at internal planning meetings
Develop and write web content, and lead editorial team to contribute web stories
Shoot photographs for stories as needed
Contribute stories and editorial knowledge to special publications
The right fit:

You have….

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or related coursework
Ability to pass the Company's copy editing and writing tests
At least two (2) years of prior experience with print publication(s)
Bonus points for...

First-rate reporting, writing, and editing skills
Expert knowledge of AP style
Ability to delegate and manage production of editorial content
Proficiency with social media applications, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn

Story Coordinator / Booker

STORY COORDINATOR / BOOKER

Story Coordinators are responsible for finding, securing and coordinating interviews and other elements for national TV news segments in a highly competitive environment under very tight deadlines.

Candidates must have excellent research, phone and people skills. Daily duties involve making numerous phone calls to secure interviews and obtain information, doing background research utilizing public records and conducting pre-interviews.

Applicants must be highly motivated team players who can juggle multiple projects and work well under pressure.

Prior experience in TV/Print/Web journalism is a must. Applicants must be able to work nights and weekends as necessary. This is a lower-level position with strong possibility for upward movement.

Web Producer

PIX11 News is looking for a passionate, talented and hard-working web producer to help manage PIX11.com and its social and mobile platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a knack for breaking news quickly and accurately, as well as a passion for and knowledge of New York City news and history. They will also have expertise in social media, SEO and emerging tools that will grow PIX11’s digital audience while increasing engagement with viewers.

The right person for this job will be able to produce fast, compelling and accurate content, and help take PIX11.com to the next level as an important source for news and video with a strong local focus.

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Responsibilities:

The position’s chief responsibilities require that the producer:

- Keep abreast of breaking local news and work with web editors as well as assignment and reporting staff to produce stories and videos. Use social media and other sources to track development of stories
- Source and write trending stories and promote them effectively on Facebook
- Ensure a smart mix of stories is highlighted on the site and that stories are updated with the latest developments and visual content
- Manage social media accounts for breaking news, story promotion and audience engagement (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat)
- Publish video segments from newscasts. Ability to write strong headlines is essential
- Manage Facebook Live and audience engagement around newscasts
- Post stories and videos to PIX11.com with an eye toward compelling presentation and best SEO practices
- Work with reporters and producers to ensure all video pieces are accompanied with web copy and the latest updates
- Know AP style as well as best web-production practices, including SEO, story packaging, and social media
- Have a passion for and knowledge of web metric tools such as Google Analytics, and an ability to spot trends and identify opportunities for PIX11.com
- Promote PIX11 content to other news sites and aggregators to help grow our audience.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 2-3 years of web production experience or similar experience in print or television newsrooms
- Comfortable with working on a range of content management systems and expert in use of social media to promote and distribute news content
- Ability to work professionally with station staff to put out the best possible digital product
- Passion for the news, digital presentation and a commitment to fairness and accuracy
- Curiosity about latest digital tools and a willingness to experiment with new ways to tell stories and reach a wider audience
- Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Photoshop, and experience creating digital-only video and social graphics is preferred but not required
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

OPB Seeks Political Reporter/Producer for OPB News

OPB seeks a reporter to work collaboratively with our political team producing stories for digital and broadcast media, following regional politics and policy and tracking policy development, potential corruption, and upcoming political leaders. This is a non-exempt, full-time, regular status position with benefits.

OPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reporter - Dallas, Tx

The Reporter works hard every day to relay the news that residents need and want to know about. The reporter covers City Council meetings and also writes about business, transportation, health care, events and more. Stories are published in our award-winning monthly, full-color publication and on our website, recently named the best non-daily news website in the country by the National Newspaper Association.
This position requires the ability to juggle multiple print and online deadlines, so multitasking capability is a must. We're looking for someone who has an understanding of the way city government functions. It is essential to be motivated, trustworthy and levelheaded under pressure to be successful in this position.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Generate original story ideas and present them at internal planning meetings
Investigate, analyze, and interpret newsworthy events taking place within and outside the assigned community to produce and write original, engaging, and content-appropriate news stories, including features and web stories
Contribute ideas for graphics and sidebars for each story
Develop, maintain, and grow network of news sources and community contacts
Maintain accurate source and contact records that are easily accessible by team members
Research and maintain awareness of current and future business development, by attending city council meetings, school board meetings, commissioners court meetings, and other community events to ensure a steady flow of news
Interview news sources in person (occasionally from the desk) and from a variety of perspectives to ensure accurate reporting
Commit to the highest level of accuracy and complete all writing within established deadlines
Provide oversight and leadership to interns
Exercise independent discretion and judgment in how and where to promote the company to readers, community leaders, news sources, and the general public
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at networking events and other external functions
Must be able to drive and provide own transportation and motorist insurance
Assist in other duties as instructed or required
Must be punctual and maintain an acceptable attendance record
Must adhere to company policies and procedures

The Right Fit:
You have….
Bachelors degree in journalism or related field
1 year prior experience with other print publication(s)
Hard news experience, especially in covering governmental bodies
Experience with photography a plus
Bonus points for...
Shoot photographs for stories as needed
Contribute stories and editorial knowledge to special publications such as Connected and Healthcare Directory
Check art/text consistency for assigned projects
Maintain a professional appearance
Comply with other job-related instructions and perform any other duties that, in the opinion of the Editor, General Manager or any other supervisor(s), are reasonably related to his/her primary job responsibilities, required to assist other employees, or complement Community Impact Newspaper's efforts generally

Story Coordinator / Booker

Story Coordinators are responsible for finding, securing and coordinating elements for national TV news segments in a highly competitive environment under very tight deadlines.
Candidates must have excellent research, phone and people skills. Daily duties involve making numerous phone calls to secure interviews and obtain information, doing background research utilizing public records and conducting pre-interviews.

Applicants must be highly motivated team players who can juggle multiple projects and work well under pressure.
Prior experience in TV/Print/Web journalism is required. Applicants must be able to work nights and weekends as necessary. This is a lower-level position with strong possibility for upward movement.

Designer

The ideal candidate must exhibit a mastery of creative thinking with solid news judgment. 

Summary of Job Responsibilities:  

Works collaboratively and is adept at finding design solutions. Works in a teamwork atmosphere with the Assistant Managing Editor of Lifestyle and Features editors to execute clean designs for our lifestyle sections at the Chronicle. Strong design skills are preferred with particular focus on well-designed pages and packages demonstrating creativity and strong attention to detail and deadlines. Designer should have a firm understanding of all levels of production, and capable of not only contributing to the project at hand but communicating effectively with editors and fellow designers.

 

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required:

  •         More than five years of experience at major metropolitan newspaper.
  •         Must have knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Windows, and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign programs. Knowledge of CCI NewsGate is preferred.
  •         Digital design skills are a big plus.

Copy Editor

The San Francisco Chronicle is looking for an experienced copy editor versatile enough to be a strong component of a semi-universal desk (Features, News, Business -- knowledge of Sports a must).

Ideal candidate:

Willing and able to fill in as a backup copy chief (slot) and has the news judgment and disposition to fill in as the A1 night editor;
Edit stories for grammar, style, consistency and facts; check metadata and SEO headlines;
Ability to write or improve clear, accurate, creative, appropriate and specific headlines and cutlines (display type), while upholding the highest standard of journalistic ethics and balance;
Remains calm under pressure and communicates effectively under the duress of deadlines, breaking news, changing news and desk priorities;
Qualifications:

At least five years at a metro daily;
Schedule: Possible weekend and/or holiday work.
Some layout may be required.

Associate Soccer Writer

We are looking for talented writers to join our team. The ideal candidate has up to five years of experience and is someone who understands the digital media landscape and how to put together highly engaging stories that spread across social media. In short, we’re looking for someone who can write stories of all kinds – short form, long form and everything in between – that live up to our promise to deliver the world’s most entertaining soccer content.

First and foremost, we are seeking great writers and storytellers. Whether you have several years of experience in sports journalism or none, we’re looking for authentic voices that capture the imagination of our audience. We want a writer with personality, who is also detail oriented and knows how to back up opinion with careful fact checking, analysis and the cultivation of credible sources. The candidate must be comfortable not only writing, but also tracking down new leads, attending matches, interacting with players and coaches, interviewing fans in all types of environments, etc.

Passion for soccer is a must. We are a company that is by soccer fans for soccer fans, and whether you are a current or former player, a fan, or something in between, you must be able to write about the beautiful game with authority. Experience writing and publishing for an online audience (including working within a content management system, optimizing for search and social distribution) is a plus.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial-minded, positive and hard-working person who will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will:
• Be a strong writer with up to six years of professional writing experience
• Be a passionate and broadly knowledgeable soccer fan
• Know how to identify and develop an entertaining story - not just telling the reader what happened, but instead telling them why it matters
• Be detail oriented – the kind of person who checks to make sure every fact in a story is correct and every argument is sound
• Work with an entrepreneurial mindset, approaching tasks flexibly and with creativity
• Have strong knowledge of a multitude of social media platforms – both established and emerging
• Fluency in Spanish and in-depth knowledge of soccer in Mexico are a plus