Senior Government Reporter - Houston Inner Loop

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Position Summary : A Reporter delivers local print and digital content to the reader, providing coverage of stories within the community they serve, which involves collecting information, interviewing sources, developing relationships, and writing accurate, intelligent, and engaging stories. Duties include writing articles for a monthly newspaper, generating digital content for the website and daily newsletter, and developing story ideas for content through their reporting.

A Senior Reporter shares the same required knowledge, skills, abilities and responsibilities as a Reporter & Reporter II, but has additional qualifications and responsibilities specific to their position, such as producing shared content, copyfitting all of their own content, editing other writers’ stories, contributing to department training, helping other teams as needed, and filling in for their editors whenever required.

Note : While our office is in Jersey Village, Texas, this role will cover updates for two markets : Bellaire, Meryeland & West University, and Heights, River Oaks & Montrose.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Experience in interviewing and writing
• College degree—preferably in journalism—or related coursework
• At least 1 year of experience with Community Impact , including 6 months as Reporter II
• At least 2 years of full-time experience with print or digital publication(s), or equivalent experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Relationship to Other Positions :

Responsibilities of a Reporter :

Additional Responsibilities of a Senior Reporter

Copyfitting their own content

WHY JOIN COMMUNITY IMPACT

Starting hourly rate of $26.74 ($55,620 annually) or more with experience

Mileage Reimbursement : $135 monthly stipend for gas, mileage, and tolls

Paid Time Off : 112 hours annually

Paid Holidays : 10 per year, plus an additional paid day off for your birthday

Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Additional Coverage : Supplemental insurance options, including Accident and Critical Illness

Career Growth : Opportunities for advancement and development

If you are ready to make a real difference in your community, apply today.

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