McClatchy is seeking a collaborative, reader-focused reporter for our Fort Worth service journalism team, whose mission is to help local readers navigate life and news in Tarrant County and North Texas.
The position is based in Fort Worth, Texas, and this service journalist will write for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram news site, star-telegram.com.
This service journalist will report and write to answer reader-submitted questions, dig into local curiosities and issues, use engagement tools like Google Trends to identify local or state topics with high interest, and contribute to projects and breaking news coverage.
This reporter must be ready to move with agility when the news demands. The successful candidate for this position will be able to take assignments and pitch ideas. As such, this reporter must have good time management skills and be organized.
Experience with audience growth and engagement tactics such as digital headline writing and SEO is a must. Expertise in a particular subject area is not required, but the successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of what’s important to local readers and be curious and motivated to write about new topics every day.
What you’ll bring:
Preferred education & experience:
When applying, include a persuasive cover letter, your resume and four to six examples of your best work.
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