Job description

Summary:

The Citizens’ Voice in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., seeks a full-time news reporter with an enterprising approach to covering local and other breaking news. You will need to juggle daily news reporting and enterprise and demonstrate the knack to ask difficult questions even in the most stressful life situations.

Though most journalists currently work from home, the person hired for this position would be expected to relocate to Wilkes-Barre, PA

What you will do:

Be fast and accurate: Always striving to provide readers with what we know, when we know it; be 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
Taking the initiative to fact-check, run background checks and confirm information before publication
Cultivating beats, where appropriate, and sources
Social media audience engagement on multiple platforms

What you will bring:

Professional-level grasp of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation
Ability to write accurately on deadline
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field
1-3 years of daily newspaper experience
Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Up-to-date skills on various digital platforms
Basic knowledge of SEO best practices and ability to research SEO and appropriately populate fields and headlines
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Who we are:

The Citizens' Voice is Luzerne County's best-selling and most-read newspaper, offering print and digital news coverage of the Wyoming Valley and surrounding towns. Founded in Wilkes-Barre in 1978, The Citizens' Voice is one of four newspapers in Northeastern Pennsylvania owned by Scranton Times, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group.

“3x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023, 2024 & 2025”

EEO Statement:

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.

How To Apply:

Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MNG/details/Reporter_R2368

Closing Date:

Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment:

A full pre-employment background check and MVR will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Travel – This position entails occasional driving for work assignments, training sessions, and/or in-person meetings. The employee will be responsible for transporting themselves between different sites as needed
Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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