Reporter
Job Summary
Are you skilled at constructing a story that is clear and engaging? If you have professional writing skills and the ability to put together a story based on investigation and research, we have the position for you.
- Minimum Qualification: HND
- Experience Level: Graduate trainee
- Experience Length: 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
- Develop story ideas based on leads or as assigned by conducting research, investigating and observing
- Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines while also ensuring they are compelling and professional in style and presentation
- Edit written pieces by other reporters on staff to check for clarity, grammar and overall story presentation; make suggestions and assist with any revisions that need to be made
- Rework pieces as requested by managing editor or staff editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories
- Arrange and conduct interviews when needed to collect witness statements, get information from experts or individuals involved or work on a lead for a proposed story
- Create relationships with members of the community, law enforcement and other agencies to develop access to credible sources for future stories
- Convert stories to be posted on company website, and create social media posts to drive traffic to the website