If you're a dedicated local news journalist eager to tell your readers what’s happening in the communities around them, you may be the next reporter to join the Bay Area News Group and the East Bay Times. We’re looking for a passionate Local News Reporter to cover the eastern Contra Costa County cities of Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Oakley. The East Bay has faced rapid growth and development in the past 10 years, creating a region rich with stories for a hungry reporter. The... more details
Summary:
If you're a dedicated local news journalist eager to tell your readers what’s happening in the communities around them, you may be the next reporter to join the Bay Area News Group and the East Bay Times. We’re looking for a passionate Local News Reporter to cover the eastern Contra Costa County cities of Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Discovery Bay and Oakley.
The East Bay has faced rapid growth and development in the past 10 years, creating a region rich with stories for a hungry reporter. The ideal beat reporter has the energy to jump on breaking news stories for the web, and the initiative and time-management skills to write impactful enterprise for the front page. We serve a savvy, sophisticated audience that includes millions of online readers and hundreds of thousands of people who read our printed newspapers.
Must be located in the East Bay Area with weekly onsite expectations in our Concord office.
What you will do:
Write sharp, clean copy that draws readers in, including smart leads and nut graphs and SEO headlines
Develop and maintain sources within the East Bay communities
Report directly from the field
Juggle multiple stories of varying complexity, from quick news posts unde deadline pressure to daily news stories and longer-term enterprise
Tap into the successes and challenges of local government, from town councils to school boards, and keep a thumb on the pulse of an engaged populace
Welcome collaboration with colleagues across the newsroom
What you will bring:
2+ years of experience as a working journalist, preferably with some coverage of politics and government
Excellent news judgment and a drive to compete
Knowledge of local government
Strong writing skills under deadline pressure and a working knowledge of the AP style
The skill to mine documents and data, including a facility for obtaining and using public records
4-year college degree (journalism or related fields)
In our diverse region, a facility with multiple languages is a plus
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Please include the following in your online application: resume, a cover letter, and 3-4 writing clips that show your skills and range
The hourly wage is $28.00 - $28.85 ($58,240 - $60,008).. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Who we are:
The Bay Area News Group (Mercury News/East Bay Times), a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, offers news reporting and third party advertising and marketing opportunities through its multi-platform products which include: web, mobile, tablet, and print. We are one of the largest media groups in the U.S., serving high-value audiences and connecting advertisers to them. MNG publishes award-winning content (49 Pulitzers) that amasses and engages a nationwide audience via 800 multi-media platforms including web, mobile, social, and print. We are transforming the news industry.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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