MassLive Media seeks a news reporter

MassLive, the largest digital news website in Massachusetts according to comScore, seeks a news reporter to help us break news, attract readers and redefine journalism. You should apply if you:

• Are a high-energy reporter who can work with speed, creativity, accuracy and good judgment.
• Really want to be first to report something.
• Engage on social media platforms regularly and follow trends.
• Are a news junkie with a pulse on the big stories happening at any given time.
• Have humility, a sense of humor, relentless curiosity and bring passion to your reporting.
• Have skills in digital storytelling via text, photo and video.

We’re an agenda-setting, award-winning newsroom that dominates our market and is paving the way for the future of digital news. Do you want to be part of that?

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Degree in Journalism or Communications or related work experience with a proven ability in journalism reporting and writing required
• Proven experience building, maintaining and engaging an active audience
• Ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize tasks appropriately
• Solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure
• Demonstrated capability in capitalizing on high-value topics by engaging audiences in frequency and urgency
• Mastery of social media and digital interaction
• Proven ability to utilize a broad set of tools to tell stories and engage the audience.

When applying, share clips or links of your stories.

We have reporters throughout the state with offices in Springfield and Worcester. This reporter will be based in Massachusetts, but the exact location is negotiable.

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