What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Reporter position at Midland Reporter-Telegram?
Job Description
News Reporter
Reporters at the Laredo Morning Times service the community by providing the most up-to-date and informative content possible. Ideal candidates should be passionate about journalism, have excellent writing ability, and be strong editors. Applicants should be inquisitive about good observation, deduction, and investigative skills while being able to handle strict deadlines and write compelling stories in AP style.
Responsibilities
The Laredo Morning Times, founded in 1881, is one of the oldest newspapers in Texas. It was acquired by Hearst Newspapers in 1984. With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired
About Us
Hearst Texas Communities feature award-winning staples in the Lone Star State, which are made up of the Beaumont Enterprise, the Laredo Morning Times, the Midland Reporter-Telegram, and the Plainview Daily Herald. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and succeed.
News Reporter
Reporters at the Laredo Morning Times service the community by providing the most up-to-date and informative content possible. Ideal candidates should be passionate about journalism, have excellent writing ability, and be strong editors. Applicants should be inquisitive about good observation, deduction, and investigative skills while being able to handle strict deadlines and write compelling stories in AP style.
Responsibilities
- Write and format stories for our newspaper online site.
- Research assigned reporting groups.
- Building working relationships with the community.
- Build a social media presence by posting content and engaging with the audience.
- Take photos, and edit phones and videos for stories.
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- At least one year of experience is preferred but recent graduates with experience. through internships or their student newspapers are encouraged to apply.
- Ideal candidates should be curious, determined, organized, and driven.
The Laredo Morning Times, founded in 1881, is one of the oldest newspapers in Texas. It was acquired by Hearst Newspapers in 1984. With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate. At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories – growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms – to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired
About Us
Hearst Texas Communities feature award-winning staples in the Lone Star State, which are made up of the Beaumont Enterprise, the Laredo Morning Times, the Midland Reporter-Telegram, and the Plainview Daily Herald. In addition to its journalism, the organization provides innovative, unique advertising and marketing solutions for local and regional businesses to grow and succeed.