The Boston Globe is hiring an express reporter to focus on Rhode Island, a critical part of our regional expansion that will deliver breaking news and accountability journalism to the Ocean State.
Our express reporters are some of the most-read and most versatile journalists at the Globe. They write fast and write well, covering a wide range of in-the-moment topics that often serve as the foundation of daily coverage. They strike a conversational, accessible tone that engages readers, and they utilize myriad story formats to distill complex subjects into readable articles.
The ideal candidate should possess a high metabolism and strong initiative — the hardest part of the day should be deciding which of your many ideas you don’t have the time to pursue. The express reporter should also be a newshound who thrives in breaking situations. They are able to confirm and publish stories quickly online and then update them throughout the day, taking feeds from other reporters and pushing a story continuously forward.
The reporter will work closely with both the Globe’s main Boston office and the Rhode Island bureau in Providence.
A few other qualities that would make you a good fit for this position:
- You’re creative and enterprising. You see fresh angles to storylines everywhere, you’re a master at cultivating sources and sniffing out leads, and you get a rush when you beat the competition.
- You know how to wade through the murky waters of social media, mining for stories or sources that haven’t been unearthed yet.
- You can handle the most important, sensitive stories we cover here at the Globe, but you’re also capable of spinning an incredulous yarn or finding the everyday humor in a quirky character or event.
- You’re familiar with digital publishing, analytics, and other characteristics of a modern newsroom.
- You’re cool under the tightest deadlines, but you also know when not to rush a story, because taking an extra day can make the difference between a good story and a great one.
- Finally, you’re a collaborative reporter who likes being part of a team.
Qualifications:
- At least 3-5 years experience as a journalist at a major market or publication
- Ability to write clean, compelling copy on deadline
- A skilled writer who can elevate good stories into great ones
- Be adaptable and enterprising, someone who brings their own ideas to the table
- A team player who thrives in a group setting
- Digital savvy and a familiarity with audience analytics
- Has a willingness to adapt, be audience focused with a curious mindset and committed to creating an inclusive work environment
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